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 4357005 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4359048 epoch_slot_no: 17448 block_no: 4356828 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4990 time: 2020-06-28 22:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36f25552c9c5ae48ae42a7f67aeb75fae5a00b572a9d7d4ba2f21db8fda0c220Block Operator
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