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 4357201 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4359244 epoch_slot_no: 17644 block_no: 4357024 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2524 time: 2020-06-28 23:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48511bfc0be951807c2791d92e892e88a4aa5e5aaf22609050019bb52fdd2329Block Operator
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