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 4351197 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4353240 epoch_slot_no: 11640 block_no: 4351020 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 925 time: 2020-06-27 14:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe193ff9ef629d889fb9c23bc9a9b777158119d5763c9fad8b0aa35dbf6bf987cBlock Operator
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