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 4358930 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4360973 epoch_slot_no: 19373 block_no: 4358753 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2766 time: 2020-06-29 09:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23a2439f974398ccc23e81bfc72b39e037b3d43a56b095a10af39e51845ed203Block Operator
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