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 4359000 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4361043 epoch_slot_no: 19443 block_no: 4358823 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-06-29 09:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1ea766a5eec0e4f20b5dea986bfd572e6443b05a6a56016cbb81b162bb16699Block Operator
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