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 4350027 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4352070 epoch_slot_no: 10470 block_no: 4349850 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3219 time: 2020-06-27 07:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x985c1d1ae9b4f6b68fee855b0519ed4d88e5e8b15512fa3ee518810357664f16Block Operator
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