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 4349145 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4351188 epoch_slot_no: 9588 block_no: 4348968 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6563 time: 2020-06-27 03:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdda49011178c56bcb2df902dc040e7faad9ab49d52d49887096cb32def1138adBlock Operator
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