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 4359517 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4361560 epoch_slot_no: 19960 block_no: 4359340 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3233 time: 2020-06-29 12:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45ab24b1964aa917cf0d837f6c131d10f29b0c09d611c0b6f68bd7b2c0ad36c3Block Operator
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