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 4355912 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4357955 epoch_slot_no: 16355 block_no: 4355735 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11795 time: 2020-06-28 16:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52c242e434713ab1f34d5656ad5c599cb922a35b9cb641c37d2a85a22c4460f8Block Operator
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