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 4357455 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4359498 epoch_slot_no: 17898 block_no: 4357278 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4350 time: 2020-06-29 01:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4daebd346bc24b51d00128d5b23c76f7fd4274b07469a269afdf3824be22cbaBlock Operator
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