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 4358895 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4360938 epoch_slot_no: 19338 block_no: 4358718 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1437 time: 2020-06-29 09:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aa498594f4ef32e6721213aaa9c2684404f15d25b38e6c1c7829bf54ff3c05aBlock Operator
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