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 4350263 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4352306 epoch_slot_no: 10706 block_no: 4350086 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1589 time: 2020-06-27 09:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c36206ebf6d2aeb331c6c48e1235749f4523a6ded134dfcb751911628b67e6aBlock Operator
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