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 4359578 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4361621 epoch_slot_no: 20021 block_no: 4359401 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-06-29 12:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dd070bc36f336132288d6e93857b83340f0acf2e1bdbb1796450086999b3ff6Block Operator
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