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 4357680 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4359723 epoch_slot_no: 18123 block_no: 4357503 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5659 time: 2020-06-29 02:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77347d7c9f09bacbf36be06c7e77fcd0160644594a143bb31cc873e492f2e26eBlock Operator
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