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 4350861 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4352904 epoch_slot_no: 11304 block_no: 4350684 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6617 time: 2020-06-27 12:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c885ec62d7b0979d5fe1748754f97ebcc49c52f79b9b47cc697286c6cd30a68Block Operator
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