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 4348963 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4351006 epoch_slot_no: 9406 block_no: 4348786 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1827 time: 2020-06-27 02:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9afeec6d084b212f65f6f3f0968b6e5ca6eb2929a805fece99dd74dc9b136f5Block Operator
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