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 4351620 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4353663 epoch_slot_no: 12063 block_no: 4351443 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3021 time: 2020-06-27 16:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0814acda02578ca31ffc700b1567302706f301df106583c1d3dc122ac5d19390Block Operator
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