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 4355855 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4357898 epoch_slot_no: 16298 block_no: 4355678 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-06-28 16:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b2f4cc797104519c3251c5ed50bff5ba3200dc76f8a1d8dc74377a8d0b23749Block Operator
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