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 4357758 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4359801 epoch_slot_no: 18201 block_no: 4357581 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3422 time: 2020-06-29 02:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x864f318582a6bef0d9b35a0d0c91e771b038eb72179908d12ab6f4a8dffd2e41Block Operator
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