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 4356951 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4358994 epoch_slot_no: 17394 block_no: 4356774 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2020-06-28 22:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7325e8921630f2e1b92b9d9a2596761d7b3bf51f5c02ec7094d7e9bda1fac892Block Operator
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