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 4355601 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4357644 epoch_slot_no: 16044 block_no: 4355424 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1426 time: 2020-06-28 14:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee5e0317757b2c8b90a9b4713a005415d006fe9f816d676e45f3d06c82619c10Block Operator
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