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 4358210 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4360253 epoch_slot_no: 18653 block_no: 4358033 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1327 time: 2020-06-29 05:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35d90799dd53dee7f3ee48dd3134b22a11df9bc120fbe10c8f38fc276e0fcdd7Block Operator
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