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 4352495 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4354538 epoch_slot_no: 12938 block_no: 4352318 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1264 time: 2020-06-27 21:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9d10bec36dc5ebdc30d726acced28823aef016f306a55d0cab9faddf19a382aBlock Operator
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