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 4358158 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4360201 epoch_slot_no: 18601 block_no: 4357981 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2020-06-29 05:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed1b19a5dd0ef327cd4518cc8486de88d0999ca6f78a473c060019b487f42031Block Operator
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