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 4357705 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4359748 epoch_slot_no: 18148 block_no: 4357528 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2822 time: 2020-06-29 02:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca130f682ed5de345d282a55d42c299ee1040800dfb4404d13fe71e4c66b54baBlock Operator
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