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 4356971 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4359014 epoch_slot_no: 17414 block_no: 4356794 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2598 time: 2020-06-28 22:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87b0e02cf57fd08708947b19133b04c7a9f4795356809d0f6dc387459019b607Block Operator
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