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 4355428 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4357471 epoch_slot_no: 15871 block_no: 4355251 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1504 time: 2020-06-28 13:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9db17d4147028798206e48d6d5c80ea76a1dc1663aea1057339a7d42baca8328Block Operator
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