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 4355185 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4357228 epoch_slot_no: 15628 block_no: 4355008 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8522 time: 2020-06-28 12:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb91321fe17b9109e54e395ece39cdb63314db1ac7fc04a0da2b54ae9d58ff5abBlock Operator
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