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 4349586 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4351629 epoch_slot_no: 10029 block_no: 4349409 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4310 time: 2020-06-27 05:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1192813c11c0f6cf223af90471f3a78b6e20fce31f4c1dbfab50f7a6f1ba8998Block Operator
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