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 4359403 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4361446 epoch_slot_no: 19846 block_no: 4359226 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1212 time: 2020-06-29 12:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8a33c6d885ae30a44476a85899cbbb4f2ef8592dff9011d3a8d33c697885f65Block Operator
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