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 4351269 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4353312 epoch_slot_no: 11712 block_no: 4351092 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5054 time: 2020-06-27 14:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x727ff3f00ca9be14d66fbe7f1136dd60de9a037fe4e1f85f83e0f77a2d44c79fBlock Operator
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