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 4359236 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4361279 epoch_slot_no: 19679 block_no: 4359059 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3274 time: 2020-06-29 11:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fd4514d5066839c92d85f9616ab79a587508c0daa1e1a8c217b22e1cee0f8b5Block Operator
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