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 4351663 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4353706 epoch_slot_no: 12106 block_no: 4351486 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3084 time: 2020-06-27 17:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafabe8b8a46000cfd851fafca9869dd2e3e78e9eae2ce9e007966c23e9327de1Block Operator
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