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 4349181 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4351224 epoch_slot_no: 9624 block_no: 4349004 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1888 time: 2020-06-27 03:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2a0369eae51d0f7856c21fcc5de5c1231bfc32e3c851ee47e8cc12a40d8cef5Block Operator
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