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 4356674 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4358717 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 4356497 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10172 time: 2020-06-28 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aa33d6485fca4204ff0beb2ffd4d66a332d4c3acf5d36e779ef6604a85904b7Block Operator
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