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 4359918 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4361961 epoch_slot_no: 20361 block_no: 4359741 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2309 time: 2020-06-29 14:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ad6ca411256fdb766ff6e5ec0ebf6bc1565d10dcdaf1d12f37acc26ab243508Block Operator
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