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 4358820 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4360863 epoch_slot_no: 19263 block_no: 4358643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9433 time: 2020-06-29 08:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x530b31cfdbea75f86eb3756660d0eb7f3cf079d95b8a5c0d7a63f8a628fdb4c5Block Operator
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