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 4357053 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4359096 epoch_slot_no: 17496 block_no: 4356876 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5224 time: 2020-06-28 22:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cff4ab624499bc7a1e0a5814f665226df4a9d7ee9d8dc00b5c2d368cac25a9eBlock Operator
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