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 4357373 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4359416 epoch_slot_no: 17816 block_no: 4357196 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2811 time: 2020-06-29 00:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f0fc3e853a3ff56233f8c8048c1e6cf274b73a84d8c93d5ccaf60249e50e5a0Block Operator
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