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 4356089 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4358132 epoch_slot_no: 16532 block_no: 4355912 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2628 time: 2020-06-28 17:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2007c6c57ad139dfbc0ddc48656efa71073f9d0850de3e1755d8a8c67612bc2dBlock Operator
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