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 4351147 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4353190 epoch_slot_no: 11590 block_no: 4350970 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 925 time: 2020-06-27 14:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67821d72d403a881ee6c1b85f9532228098e47ce3315b0f0f60af6ef3883296aBlock Operator
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