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 4360096 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4362139 epoch_slot_no: 20539 block_no: 4359919 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2995 time: 2020-06-29 15:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x544f9cb1e9318695ef4d350ad6ce9d34ad963da1db48bdcd638af2cee30eb2a7Block Operator
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