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 4356765 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4358808 epoch_slot_no: 17208 block_no: 4356588 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3653 time: 2020-06-28 21:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x846e16d19799c273db3dc7059f8a1d1f3b13e87a4ddd9692303a845a829841c6Block Operator
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