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 4353513 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4355556 epoch_slot_no: 13956 block_no: 4353336 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1336 time: 2020-06-28 03:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3941c99b8029aead4ef05e3c54b98d917f36f458f5e5b01ed28a50c399838b5eBlock Operator
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