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 4354993 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4357036 epoch_slot_no: 15436 block_no: 4354816 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-06-28 11:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19a11c0587f1be1b933f85fc574deb8c2ee933c0617bdb461d89c9199bd2aa67Block Operator
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