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 4358240 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4360283 epoch_slot_no: 18683 block_no: 4358063 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6066 time: 2020-06-29 05:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb727ec8f6f2d22486b42940f904d2f44934de2f906bed69e9d5b4c9c683f836Block Operator
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