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 4351037 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4353080 epoch_slot_no: 11480 block_no: 4350860 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2612 time: 2020-06-27 13:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52eab97cc044f697cbc5c5c404020dcc5ad8e123e74ca2fad53d3198c41b98fbBlock Operator
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