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 4355161 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4357204 epoch_slot_no: 15604 block_no: 4354984 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1754 time: 2020-06-28 12:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f76e3faaa21818663077274c60c880d3310a82b514123e36e07622f6fa8dc21Block Operator
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