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 4353646 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4355689 epoch_slot_no: 14089 block_no: 4353469 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2613 time: 2020-06-28 04:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcad4025d61169db4306fe465b994a45b83c0c07d597e705434560246c611d9e5Block Operator
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