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 4349114 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4351157 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 4348937 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1926 time: 2020-06-27 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a948b935805af5a74703774813294587c76dfe1a40ebc873c50361864045fc9Block Operator
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