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 4351343 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4353386 epoch_slot_no: 11786 block_no: 4351166 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2797 time: 2020-06-27 15:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75e6b6454c9e8fbecb47774b83de129c8914e967867c56717a6cab72a2b2ea06Block Operator
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