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 4357795 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4359838 epoch_slot_no: 18238 block_no: 4357618 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4214 time: 2020-06-29 03:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf49bb62ca93c160532be1fa1252f84011592f971e664ba6ea7996f2b4776cb7Block Operator
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