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 4351071 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4353114 epoch_slot_no: 11514 block_no: 4350894 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1401 time: 2020-06-27 13:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x045434bca3d30fc761b5069ecbf7cadc60f1edf0296e149c73c3b21c2e45649cBlock Operator
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