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 4358809 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4360852 epoch_slot_no: 19252 block_no: 4358632 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1280 time: 2020-06-29 08:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25619447c1c69771964fd229f2daf41bba737f372610194f7e844e4ab71b62b3Block Operator
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