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 4351966 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4354009 epoch_slot_no: 12409 block_no: 4351789 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2485 time: 2020-06-27 18:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4a8c9f303b842d32d85b8636a34a1c4f56a858d3ae5b4209d48bb3835291d00Block Operator
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