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 4351093 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4353136 epoch_slot_no: 11536 block_no: 4350916 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 925 time: 2020-06-27 13:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x158b9c599878a730064014b357b9e98a14ce2db493705df0d85e898b0119535eBlock Operator
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