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 4350046 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4352089 epoch_slot_no: 10489 block_no: 4349869 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1276 time: 2020-06-27 08:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd6e2018d3bcc3d53ca28d408543a7d717cb6e46c00a3f58e77f0e3017a4d920Block Operator
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