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 4357603 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4359646 epoch_slot_no: 18046 block_no: 4357426 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1734 time: 2020-06-29 02:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2197020202750a990067fdc20db9ffc68ba1d8a295489997f5eb5d197e8f2360Block Operator
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