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 4357035 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4359078 epoch_slot_no: 17478 block_no: 4356858 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1877 time: 2020-06-28 22:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd69a48ae2c74d550547b5f6a88c06d6e99909d5e5f246d4cbc8417ddb89ee87eBlock Operator
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