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 4350235 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4352278 epoch_slot_no: 10678 block_no: 4350058 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2940 time: 2020-06-27 09:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bae215ac2f5e2c69c00126265d737e03a26a134f69093f79793af6770dfb3cfBlock Operator
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