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 4353961 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4356004 epoch_slot_no: 14404 block_no: 4353784 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1433 time: 2020-06-28 05:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bd85e8a23e4d2d97f24db85cd365687793cdeab4b21bdfb1d8ac5b8b5815355Block Operator
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