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 4358195 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4360238 epoch_slot_no: 18638 block_no: 4358018 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4102 time: 2020-06-29 05:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a6ebe2327cabd51d9dff06f10aa95d8a2b0f423dbb768f5349b34bd6de141f5Block Operator
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