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 4354708 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4356751 epoch_slot_no: 15151 block_no: 4354531 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3319 time: 2020-06-28 09:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e272f19c972e4ad2b8f6732d717b07fe410e7aa2cad5a0329a45418b4b280d9Block Operator
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