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 4351790 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4353833 epoch_slot_no: 12233 block_no: 4351613 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2918 time: 2020-06-27 17:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd362bda7f8b0947c8ef36058a5da568a79349fe8d1f9cf2c6699a90ad1e71a2Block Operator
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