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 4354898 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4356941 epoch_slot_no: 15341 block_no: 4354721 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6029 time: 2020-06-28 10:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecccc3ac8392968e91a038d7aa60192cf8ca2c371d579e7f70bbafab6e0700e6Block Operator
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