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 4349388 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4351431 epoch_slot_no: 9831 block_no: 4349211 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1307 time: 2020-06-27 04:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dd13a147ce03227a0e09e44764c4c69d31979534fc525f04919a8d7f4c11c65Block Operator
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