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 4357992 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4360035 epoch_slot_no: 18435 block_no: 4357815 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1578 time: 2020-06-29 04:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1121323ca3c0a2ed6c0f7a68f1e1d3969c2e795c22e73e42ecd274e8d57c551Block Operator
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