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 4359645 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4361688 epoch_slot_no: 20088 block_no: 4359468 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4986 time: 2020-06-29 13:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x050fce12db50a6d770686d36170727a0412bdc811a256d2bf97856f5c2b62886Block Operator
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