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 4356004 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4358047 epoch_slot_no: 16447 block_no: 4355827 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-06-28 17:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd5b5a5d426ced433f821ba0706fe623dd4443b5ef40d2010cb8b8227935be3aBlock Operator
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