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 4355054 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4357097 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 4354877 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4063 time: 2020-06-28 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf4fe17ad71bd9372be3047ca668c8748d47d4c92dfd0e92d410dd129128297aBlock Operator
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