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 4359806 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4361849 epoch_slot_no: 20249 block_no: 4359629 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2637 time: 2020-06-29 14:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x915a182ab00a2169a0d5ddad03344954c79d9662de2401b48324f2b862b51179Block Operator
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