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 4355609 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4357652 epoch_slot_no: 16052 block_no: 4355432 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1459 time: 2020-06-28 14:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f963fc15b3633950f52fd20a70a6d81cb3b9b34ef6a9acf0c47791b33f6b87bBlock Operator
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