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 4353722 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4355765 epoch_slot_no: 14165 block_no: 4353545 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1446 time: 2020-06-28 04:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24f89a472af374361f2f0cc260b7da8a6a16fa7d2f371eba5f5d9657d0b9d413Block Operator
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