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 4350395 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4352438 epoch_slot_no: 10838 block_no: 4350218 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2735 time: 2020-06-27 09:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c5254067975f26dd2557d7793d0ba38f493ece49216f2b3182b57515ae085b9Block Operator
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