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 4356237 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4358280 epoch_slot_no: 16680 block_no: 4356060 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1468 time: 2020-06-28 18:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7103461d209215c6ef0758cdd471276695a2ee6ff7d7ef5e988383ed1f6ee780Block Operator
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