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 4350845 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4352888 epoch_slot_no: 11288 block_no: 4350668 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2678 time: 2020-06-27 12:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x110e30370b867b3c1649665b89a5ffb1a0c7229a99c1d643e5c275e4ef14897fBlock Operator
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