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 4352496 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4354539 epoch_slot_no: 12939 block_no: 4352319 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2801 time: 2020-06-27 21:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a3e26ce7093b624ed50da2af79d730c59dbba72daf2c47428ca3ebb0c2abc65Block Operator
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