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 4356924 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4358967 epoch_slot_no: 17367 block_no: 4356747 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7375 time: 2020-06-28 22:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d3f3a318ee3389481f50e43736a6043fd8e620dc30a1ab730c3b5e51648c4a1Block Operator
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