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 4359970 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4362013 epoch_slot_no: 20413 block_no: 4359793 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 872 time: 2020-06-29 15:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ad47693ce0b322c909b3571041f206b817a17a1ba49f66e65a233aeb5209c2dBlock Operator
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