A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4348961 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4351004 epoch_slot_no: 9404 block_no: 4348784 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3389 time: 2020-06-27 01:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a2c5bc47528922bf59a5fb54dc9bfb0fd98d922898f67bb10d25ef7aca1d496Block Operator
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