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 4353044 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4355087 epoch_slot_no: 13487 block_no: 4352867 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1842 time: 2020-06-28 00:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed375fb325eb48b6395109911140b09b1977d6034d9b8703313264f2b7feb4f5Block Operator
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