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 4349208 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4351251 epoch_slot_no: 9651 block_no: 4349031 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1843 time: 2020-06-27 03:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1de015348d1942388ccb3b30ff1ab79f6691bf0f05adc7bb0ebb30d8dcd7bca0Block Operator
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