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 4359928 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4361971 epoch_slot_no: 20371 block_no: 4359751 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3087 time: 2020-06-29 14:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75f0087ba3cd9c8bdf6cfd265dbb56ec7aa50b99918bf0dabedaa1d91403d0b0Block Operator
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