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 4357418 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4359461 epoch_slot_no: 17861 block_no: 4357241 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2635 time: 2020-06-29 00:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a1a64f8b86e2db3e3802c54ef7416759629af6f731162ad26c9e2238b25e7e7Block Operator
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