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 4349922 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4351965 epoch_slot_no: 10365 block_no: 4349745 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 952 time: 2020-06-27 07:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb537644473f58e1aaeff8730c8c7ae1e4defe88226310ed409dbe02f5d9f55d8Block Operator
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