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 4349840 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4351883 epoch_slot_no: 10283 block_no: 4349663 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-06-27 06:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5800f0ae2236a35499cd845ff5a4178c3367f325e1568a82a26b1fb0b68de8fdBlock Operator
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