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 4355832 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4357875 epoch_slot_no: 16275 block_no: 4355655 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2351 time: 2020-06-28 16:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6feaac21ed81a4e045a48ceb7bd4c6ee89c0c13e90ef5d296125363d499c0a2bBlock Operator
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