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 4357532 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4359575 epoch_slot_no: 17975 block_no: 4357355 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4464 time: 2020-06-29 01:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d66d15357589a6e3755404d268296a9c48157ad1dbcb15bbc035ec35a037e72Block Operator
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