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 4352656 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4354699 epoch_slot_no: 13099 block_no: 4352479 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2255 time: 2020-06-27 22:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e30b33968f9b2df88f339b8108572362cb0b1e4ea0741eed1c6871417271b0bBlock Operator
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