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 4350028 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4352071 epoch_slot_no: 10471 block_no: 4349851 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3459 time: 2020-06-27 07:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57fe34dda693607094e019092882f2702ea997a0ba583c01520fc27a3cb2595dBlock Operator
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