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 4351230 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4353273 epoch_slot_no: 11673 block_no: 4351053 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2020-06-27 14:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x958bce42e63d0c82325819d943f186139608a16cce5c0a93ee0d99cb75cbcc7eBlock Operator
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