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 4359056 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4361099 epoch_slot_no: 19499 block_no: 4358879 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-06-29 10:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27cb5f13e83d5b47c314774b3e6ceb0e4c5af2d99225682939d2095c934d5554Block Operator
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