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 4349324 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4351367 epoch_slot_no: 9767 block_no: 4349147 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1562 time: 2020-06-27 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cf475a07e8fc93da216e3915d0608f95cefc95c51d9f4acb8b3f8dee0a74a00Block Operator
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