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 4355241 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4357284 epoch_slot_no: 15684 block_no: 4355064 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2213 time: 2020-06-28 12:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e91a185818ad3b30abd9c4a73ed21d776b073d325177f4728e7a17d3bfb0c21Block Operator
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