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 4359760 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4361803 epoch_slot_no: 20203 block_no: 4359583 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1278 time: 2020-06-29 13:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc98878f5f1b450a2ab224063d6e5ac63692ff9558909d00979a0cee88a02cafBlock Operator
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