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 4356164 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4358207 epoch_slot_no: 16607 block_no: 4355987 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2963 time: 2020-06-28 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x099ca43a29ae2ea119228e9b9e311db5494094968147efc0368dcb8f7d123e5eBlock Operator
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