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 4357629 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4359672 epoch_slot_no: 18072 block_no: 4357452 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3009 time: 2020-06-29 02:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e859b572f5afa730aa8e228a81b9edff2b0042f30facbc6f1e571592fab2c10Block Operator
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