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 4348628 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4350671 epoch_slot_no: 9071 block_no: 4348451 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1819 time: 2020-06-27 00:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c1ccc768508e7de48c1d99e4dcf38f3bfbcd9142adfaaf2949e542e3bc3bc74Block Operator
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