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 4358923 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4360966 epoch_slot_no: 19366 block_no: 4358746 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1627 time: 2020-06-29 09:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7fc6100ca87cbbab2033eaa9d8412ef6613c1a81c2683fe7750b45e648b9a34Block Operator
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