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 4359029 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4361072 epoch_slot_no: 19472 block_no: 4358852 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3154 time: 2020-06-29 09:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03ba76ef469f6f92da1c92ee4abf3e0faab6fc87c0c85edd3ce1b7b1d6378b03Block Operator
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