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 4350957 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4353000 epoch_slot_no: 11400 block_no: 4350780 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2296 time: 2020-06-27 13:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21420d9ceaba356e7ccea77dfebcf05920d6ba8d9111646167cb3e30909547b7Block Operator
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