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 4359195 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4361238 epoch_slot_no: 19638 block_no: 4359018 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2577 time: 2020-06-29 10:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbca0d5e4257697c3be2443a3caf92db52c7b2d36e0286bf7475e6b038e986231Block Operator
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