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 4355687 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4357730 epoch_slot_no: 16130 block_no: 4355510 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3217 time: 2020-06-28 15:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x627540dd146a856a3a9d8ad9aaf85ecc94929d4dcdfeb6f8ec56c53f9186f0ecBlock Operator
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