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 4348970 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4351013 epoch_slot_no: 9413 block_no: 4348793 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1795 time: 2020-06-27 02:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60962c42d5b6b139022c144c4ce5c75bf7590207fa23771ca1f06d9749255e26Block Operator
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