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 4355263 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4357306 epoch_slot_no: 15706 block_no: 4355086 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2334 time: 2020-06-28 13:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa22c189a3b39f3e12c44bbac7d2cb6e5e417f1aa404c383990d0e3a06c125f73Block Operator
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