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 4352808 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4354851 epoch_slot_no: 13251 block_no: 4352631 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-06-27 23:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x596241704e77327ab6b3a332bc35ac16e2847758119a3c23b40cfa7bd09ec63bBlock Operator
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