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 4355839 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4357882 epoch_slot_no: 16282 block_no: 4355662 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-28 16:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bfd60c413b0d50b9a2e0718234d928dc1bf5ab8b566b41f161bb2dd91cc15a5Block Operator
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