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 4356699 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4358742 epoch_slot_no: 17142 block_no: 4356522 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1980 time: 2020-06-28 20:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5aaba2733f4e287a25c92052ccab05441b2ac579feab458e694dd314a23729fBlock Operator
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