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 4357001 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4359044 epoch_slot_no: 17444 block_no: 4356824 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1451 time: 2020-06-28 22:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb3a57853f62efa654ef23a9011996e43ee6e28a75d3d92bcbb6d343b02b5d6dBlock Operator
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