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 4358098 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4360141 epoch_slot_no: 18541 block_no: 4357921 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2439 time: 2020-06-29 04:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97cea3751c74571acd08009b68f41e125fe81a4c251ce1202ee02e60b55d7998Block Operator
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