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 4354291 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4356334 epoch_slot_no: 14734 block_no: 4354114 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2906 time: 2020-06-28 07:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa71baa84c100d955bd16777c40c1c99a35ddb3979a7f790c204a23dc61c8e3f4Block Operator
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