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 4355509 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4357552 epoch_slot_no: 15952 block_no: 4355332 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1266 time: 2020-06-28 14:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab00506b7f9ae6628586dc2e916514c5155f7abae8d9b3326953d826a691fa2Block Operator
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