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 4356845 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4358888 epoch_slot_no: 17288 block_no: 4356668 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1619 time: 2020-06-28 21:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x964467b3d248c0dccd40f8381caa6a763de3955fc48aded20f446410d4b54c00Block Operator
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