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 4356383 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4358426 epoch_slot_no: 16826 block_no: 4356206 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4976 time: 2020-06-28 19:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x637fc215b4d2100fe9e9aa268d881a90c99303c27cb6e1f41d7b4646587aa8feBlock Operator
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