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 4353694 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4355737 epoch_slot_no: 14137 block_no: 4353517 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3317 time: 2020-06-28 04:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa800a786c42f49e5b5b0dab8db0652da84c398bb3b5e45c76978ba11f7ec4f8dBlock Operator
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