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 4357206 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4359249 epoch_slot_no: 17649 block_no: 4357029 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9649 time: 2020-06-28 23:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c98473d15e7a13016e6a0d7566f6e3942c86b6d4c231e298b76eedce9c32bd0Block Operator
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