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 4355414 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4357457 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 4355237 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10138 time: 2020-06-28 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50c51cee640db94f7788d107240c77d9445641e3c4ed67e697388bafc0af53cfBlock Operator
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