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 4350151 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4352194 epoch_slot_no: 10594 block_no: 4349974 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2371 time: 2020-06-27 08:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f8d4f4cdf764d926c9b10dac7f8586799a7f5795f6a4b0cd5440f3194ad73aaBlock Operator
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