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 4359716 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4361759 epoch_slot_no: 20159 block_no: 4359539 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2005 time: 2020-06-29 13:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1e1cc3fec4f8f3d75a24b3fe1187772e1badb781d0d024936b926ca8cfe3001Block Operator
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