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 4358645 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4360688 epoch_slot_no: 19088 block_no: 4358468 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2493 time: 2020-06-29 07:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24abbcb4500e825ce534275328bbdc53f7810d30a6775f5fda7dcf4724e285edBlock Operator
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