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 4351072 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4353115 epoch_slot_no: 11515 block_no: 4350895 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2483 time: 2020-06-27 13:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38cf423f1946b9e74997c457a724c35c765045a350f88b8cfee770bda71d211aBlock Operator
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