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 4358904 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4360947 epoch_slot_no: 19347 block_no: 4358727 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1679 time: 2020-06-29 09:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef4db7d4bac46e0909bfc987e0fc000b89664ed98ef3e37d095bbe6e2f61d581Block Operator
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