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 4359902 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4361945 epoch_slot_no: 20345 block_no: 4359725 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2891 time: 2020-06-29 14:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b02f55a7e5addd363e2b88e689a5b7ef89a29eca25f2445d6603f400c8c8d15Block Operator
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