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 4349294 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4351337 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 4349117 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6043 time: 2020-06-27 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67b66edde85971527ff6a8fe112ae78f4c26afaa3c804a2b1d6f130b21ab5de1Block Operator
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