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 4358828 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4360871 epoch_slot_no: 19271 block_no: 4358651 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3177 time: 2020-06-29 08:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf63d8fbb0a07d1759ba1d66b9c3c36cd6b158320247b651176519e07ccfd9ba3Block Operator
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