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 4358745 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4360788 epoch_slot_no: 19188 block_no: 4358568 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2112 time: 2020-06-29 08:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7b3749f7a5efe90c6b9dc373195b84b290561fd0c51d30228e91f39b540c4c5Block Operator
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