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 4359913 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4361956 epoch_slot_no: 20356 block_no: 4359736 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2772 time: 2020-06-29 14:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a395fb3ab06640a3a3164da718616d8cfee07314db9e66d8267d0c0b29a48c2Block Operator
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