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 4352592 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4354635 epoch_slot_no: 13035 block_no: 4352415 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4842 time: 2020-06-27 22:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9d78a69ca231135d7ef83b1c591e32ccbfd2c5a87412a1da0c55711f2a6f0b4Block Operator
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