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 4352818 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4354861 epoch_slot_no: 13261 block_no: 4352641 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4435 time: 2020-06-27 23:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9acfceaad9af389ece8788acc4b8b2065db7bda334772242874d9beb7798961cBlock Operator
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