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 4348809 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4350852 epoch_slot_no: 9252 block_no: 4348632 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2974 time: 2020-06-27 01:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef484fec6df09bdb839e444738ff93550124c344d34047dcb9666a8ab94426c8Block Operator
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