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 4359758 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4361801 epoch_slot_no: 20201 block_no: 4359581 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4293 time: 2020-06-29 13:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ae8dba8ad48e03b55ce3262b7e1b2c3f440d34048e8cb6abbccc859fb2379e6Block Operator
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