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 4354303 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4356346 epoch_slot_no: 14746 block_no: 4354126 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2020-06-28 07:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x963d42738027db63a814814acd3192a8c0ecfae63f8c4b937833db9d7f4eef52Block Operator
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