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 4350895 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4352938 epoch_slot_no: 11338 block_no: 4350718 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1902 time: 2020-06-27 12:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdacd712015e0a9af51d732e2cd1e566f91217792df7b3d61844aeadcbd242ca5Block Operator
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