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 4349436 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4351479 epoch_slot_no: 9879 block_no: 4349259 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1309 time: 2020-06-27 04:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6297aca9c119a0a7598e1826a5024f035c8d0ac28ee1f6e5fcf3586f729ea530Block Operator
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