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 4355919 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4357962 epoch_slot_no: 16362 block_no: 4355742 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-06-28 16:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad393e26aae58b5def6bc04b17a5585b511d76a5580bd3e35258b7fd25c6f39cBlock Operator
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