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 4349451 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4351494 epoch_slot_no: 9894 block_no: 4349274 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4893 time: 2020-06-27 04:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1abb5a045a440e627fcc8e4d1d95794868464dd90dd86d2cadfff2fbb30f21dBlock Operator
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