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 4357484 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4359527 epoch_slot_no: 17927 block_no: 4357307 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3271 time: 2020-06-29 01:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf996460aff58e8066931d6117237b6db372e1ca65cb05d2fd9a441e51bfc874Block Operator
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