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 4356053 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4358096 epoch_slot_no: 16496 block_no: 4355876 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-06-28 17:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea39b627c5d7e5ff5bec4e5f775925fb9f2de4e7301a0d651d48b5e5025f424cBlock Operator
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