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 4350749 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4352792 epoch_slot_no: 11192 block_no: 4350572 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2190 time: 2020-06-27 11:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5d6ec808cd6556d5877c975d837017a19e3ab439f8b4429d159c7c79aae8d93Block Operator
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