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 4350896 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4352939 epoch_slot_no: 11339 block_no: 4350719 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 925 time: 2020-06-27 12:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8cb47a3650bd51a9414dcc28eaa3be6af3194158f6b4a234c13fdb9c45ce5f5Block Operator
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