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 4359181 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4361224 epoch_slot_no: 19624 block_no: 4359004 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-06-29 10:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc52f5507812dca7ae101f51b452407f0dd2f5135e98dcd9ce2d504008bbcfdc1Block Operator
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