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 4351454 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4353497 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 4351277 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5467 time: 2020-06-27 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09a3ea7dfd8a596b36a0aa284cae87f6e5b3cab3ef5768fc4de7413773eebb3bBlock Operator
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