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 4349825 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4351868 epoch_slot_no: 10268 block_no: 4349648 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2360 time: 2020-06-27 06:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3af9ffbedbf49ae85a127cb2bdc80181f68b59194ef6fb4453e3fc73ce3cd11Block Operator
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