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 4352831 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4354874 epoch_slot_no: 13274 block_no: 4352654 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1384 time: 2020-06-27 23:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6ebebe4b4e65d3b6b77e9aa37a15b27d9f225617e7158f145f32b7e31963dbaBlock Operator
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