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 4359300 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4361343 epoch_slot_no: 19743 block_no: 4359123 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-29 11:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bea2a6587ed68dc8726ee0f28bbbc44c84eaea8e15f4c61b42f7877c6deccbbBlock Operator
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