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 4353983 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4356026 epoch_slot_no: 14426 block_no: 4353806 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1249 time: 2020-06-28 05:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1954c4801f411e68189d45a808065fccc1f1d4193dcf5c0164d5a9c05c3d9d3Block Operator
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