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 4351820 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4353863 epoch_slot_no: 12263 block_no: 4351643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-06-27 17:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe575433c200343a8e9ab9c7ddcb6ff1cfcff976d2275aa07c7a9b55a1f9082a2Block Operator
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