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 4350729 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4352772 epoch_slot_no: 11172 block_no: 4350552 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4211 time: 2020-06-27 11:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x455d3f812da9c7cbc16ccaf2de2156a27c6a56056cdf06382b457e1e03cf3e46Block Operator
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