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 4349420 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4351463 epoch_slot_no: 9863 block_no: 4349243 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2477 time: 2020-06-27 04:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e2ac9b892ab6d0ca335d23e988e50eedcabcf1430bf95637a4a07ed816b5ccdBlock Operator
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