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 4355494 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4357537 epoch_slot_no: 15937 block_no: 4355317 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1779 time: 2020-06-28 14:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5a6bda0825f1396605dc1f67a777ac59fb0e54ee3ea021bc9801e712c240f23Block Operator
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