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 4356475 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4358518 epoch_slot_no: 16918 block_no: 4356298 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3635 time: 2020-06-28 19:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e8d034c4d8bfca5d216abc841285c05f2fe1fdfadec1a95b9e288c1877b3365Block Operator
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