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 4357064 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4359107 epoch_slot_no: 17507 block_no: 4356887 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1999 time: 2020-06-28 23:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fa0f53a2a19646689ca489055a84db7e9ef5ab789a5bad09d4ff1881792202cBlock Operator
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