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 4351150 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4353193 epoch_slot_no: 11593 block_no: 4350973 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2872 time: 2020-06-27 14:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9fb752d4245c2c2912d461dfbb9b46b1d7a4c3c57ad8e9df6cf3d2aa93f0e35Block Operator
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