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 4351902 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4353945 epoch_slot_no: 12345 block_no: 4351725 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5408 time: 2020-06-27 18:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5708f6e0ed0d36c90cd2ad90d8d91681e1c1586ac8947d2609c33c9cd34b8768Block Operator
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