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 4354146 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4356189 epoch_slot_no: 14589 block_no: 4353969 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3610 time: 2020-06-28 06:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea7aa0aeade14ce089f0aa4fd86182fdfccce13980d4d30206ced4aa3ac0d19dBlock Operator
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