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 4350813 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4352856 epoch_slot_no: 11256 block_no: 4350636 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1664 time: 2020-06-27 12:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x607dd20117f079ee9e10651e6487f816d6b6cd8b6949a1d22619092660bf8ff2Block Operator
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