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 4357445 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4359488 epoch_slot_no: 17888 block_no: 4357268 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6853 time: 2020-06-29 01:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36cc5be4fea6cab994e6b22e55543b43e0ec346d5dd977ece0d74278f36a9143Block Operator
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