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 4352544 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4354587 epoch_slot_no: 12987 block_no: 4352367 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4958 time: 2020-06-27 21:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81bd6330eb1eeca2a415e0f68f7eeabe7f5b3fb27fb24df167184db60c6e99a5Block Operator
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