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 4357412 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4359455 epoch_slot_no: 17855 block_no: 4357235 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1119 time: 2020-06-29 00:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5f2af05ded74745df518826f16fed18b09dad4bd33ee2ed8619d9d5e3a7c584Block Operator
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