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 4352369 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4354412 epoch_slot_no: 12812 block_no: 4352192 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2048 time: 2020-06-27 20:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccb8bd09b240eef54d3448b3305eb9271462b900f1c20fc2993d557a4a6c61a6Block Operator
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