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 4358885 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4360928 epoch_slot_no: 19328 block_no: 4358708 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-29 09:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5a7c57c6ac858582937feb0e5a48affe3d4c5775e7a0d356203bf4963789c8aBlock Operator
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