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 4356710 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4358753 epoch_slot_no: 17153 block_no: 4356533 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1245 time: 2020-06-28 21:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96f5c485f8241f482f006b572ccd2c0d0df2481ea7cd11efcb8ecd6de66c3d2eBlock Operator
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