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 4352891 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4354934 epoch_slot_no: 13334 block_no: 4352714 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1952 time: 2020-06-27 23:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14e08b3905c8f376e1b9648f3952be5f014a1ebb6301cdb2ef9a4cca47d48cf3Block Operator
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