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 4358414 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4360457 epoch_slot_no: 18857 block_no: 4358237 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3528 time: 2020-06-29 06:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x905867b108acdb4d23c79e5991d9d25de56a4fbd052c9448f6ffa3522e7f9381Block Operator
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