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 4349047 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4351090 epoch_slot_no: 9490 block_no: 4348870 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3049 time: 2020-06-27 02:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2ccddaf50a5bd9d8e070a932dbae650b8b46425bbcaa6da2b9b6490dee2f9daBlock Operator
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