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 4357337 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4359380 epoch_slot_no: 17780 block_no: 4357160 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1447 time: 2020-06-29 00:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3cc273930045f10c913b9d0d0d6f6ee71e20be8f84f4fd8e9d4d0633b74a0c4Block Operator
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