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 4357020 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4359063 epoch_slot_no: 17463 block_no: 4356843 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3073 time: 2020-06-28 22:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c71c2e5a8fb8d022154cf89e241d0f8752e55e2e6be27afac70d895318a3b08Block Operator
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