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 4349654 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4351697 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 4349477 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6953 time: 2020-06-27 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7389cbda1e7c84520ea8f778fd117f290ca7b44cdc8c6568563960fc3693ba8Block Operator
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