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 4356965 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4359008 epoch_slot_no: 17408 block_no: 4356788 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3681 time: 2020-06-28 22:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b15d796f43e31cbe36028f60be99ae3200d4441c881a42d5505f5d723560b4eBlock Operator
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