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 4359709 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4361752 epoch_slot_no: 20152 block_no: 4359532 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3003 time: 2020-06-29 13:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88c7b73ff2c909e0f6bf5b1c7c8bcb3964fd77b40134136af81d7e48453d9476Block Operator
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