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 4357148 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4359191 epoch_slot_no: 17591 block_no: 4356971 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2688 time: 2020-06-28 23:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x462f7e43e55782921e5499cdafb1f5b055c82927b1c3ef1b7f31d6189f23d411Block Operator
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