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 4350447 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4352490 epoch_slot_no: 10890 block_no: 4350270 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 909 time: 2020-06-27 10:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x068ed45e08f0f2f756fd1d989027e814b3b1cf8f4b272ca07cda5e4a22dca269Block Operator
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