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 4352561 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4354604 epoch_slot_no: 13004 block_no: 4352384 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2182 time: 2020-06-27 21:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6d4e8b6b1248339af296665a3e5f057ba73b6ded29c74b1a381dcacad94e9ceBlock Operator
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