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 4353591 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4355634 epoch_slot_no: 14034 block_no: 4353414 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2593 time: 2020-06-28 03:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x316bb5fab17bcf844f5ce08edd54ed5bc02f5d0463ddc4b1ce8e58f99fe364c0Block Operator
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