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 4349263 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4351306 epoch_slot_no: 9706 block_no: 4349086 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4131 time: 2020-06-27 03:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x535001856ee6a678240d9a1364fa9dea23019fb9b490d4034769c8a8fe13fc47Block Operator
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