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 4349699 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4351742 epoch_slot_no: 10142 block_no: 4349522 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-06-27 06:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b2403765a02b2531b48e1f37d2ad0b5fb489a44211502573a175444efc47f25Block Operator
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