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 4350552 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4352595 epoch_slot_no: 10995 block_no: 4350375 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1901 time: 2020-06-27 10:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecc914820b3155e48a385676f7e1a895618ae63f8e3f5a4226e0d86b6d8e1286Block Operator
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