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 4356016 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4358059 epoch_slot_no: 16459 block_no: 4355839 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1861 time: 2020-06-28 17:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1efb445f2c35e41f6d3c5b881582648a379e3f6e41a16bf3af73b5285ce9fce6Block Operator
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