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 4359436 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4361479 epoch_slot_no: 19879 block_no: 4359259 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2473 time: 2020-06-29 12:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc64ada56617513a040f98ff40019acff7abfc0577c2f70f95433a7b0b078782aBlock Operator
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