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 4358294 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4360337 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 4358117 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4974 time: 2020-06-29 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82c4a9234b9cad37ee51ba2fdf072687b548c6213827a56f06f062b6c6ba6166Block Operator
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