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 4359189 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4361232 epoch_slot_no: 19632 block_no: 4359012 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2276 time: 2020-06-29 10:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa49802e515e680b44e444aa15b3264ce51f5f4a39399915538cf5a39c4c31727Block Operator
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