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 4358799 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4360842 epoch_slot_no: 19242 block_no: 4358622 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1925 time: 2020-06-29 08:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e9e18b145bf6244c9c7e314d8ae198d93d11a1b13bb0b2bffb1b1bcbd120433Block Operator
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