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 4355233 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4357276 epoch_slot_no: 15676 block_no: 4355056 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1591 time: 2020-06-28 12:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d05ca29c645971a4ba2badc9191b6a7f414dfc187a85e18e033d5a10b2ef85dBlock Operator
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