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 4358744 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4360787 epoch_slot_no: 19187 block_no: 4358567 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1710 time: 2020-06-29 08:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb169123a5ac2a31a4f7b24fad2014d52013d0aedcb72a4fbeaf69c2b481666a8Block Operator
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