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 4358068 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4360111 epoch_slot_no: 18511 block_no: 4357891 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1661 time: 2020-06-29 04:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2f8a31838c30f66694385f51b6b9ca85979f651eb05b8280dded1a71a8bf0a0Block Operator
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