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 4350445 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4352488 epoch_slot_no: 10888 block_no: 4350268 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1266 time: 2020-06-27 10:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x420a8f265160eb221767d71a94d27e1716ceb7915202e31c9c98a2ed1399ec33Block Operator
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