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 4350538 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4352581 epoch_slot_no: 10981 block_no: 4350361 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2020-06-27 10:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7da80dbc2761fe24f400cd0f7a6629d7f9ef21620d99e2d4b5946a5cae54d4f1Block Operator
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