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 4359781 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4361824 epoch_slot_no: 20224 block_no: 4359604 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3272 time: 2020-06-29 14:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x858130986d71898140a6b1d6914052879383a85d8a3043327b85e3e5c6bb2ae1Block Operator
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