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 4360070 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4362113 epoch_slot_no: 20513 block_no: 4359893 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1687 time: 2020-06-29 15:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf08a71f19aafaeea42eb49c0af55b4ecbdd2f7ed0dbd2de157b94c804ff85c1eBlock Operator
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