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 4360112 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4362155 epoch_slot_no: 20555 block_no: 4359935 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2627 time: 2020-06-29 15:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5d17e1edbaaf3b840635a661cab68721ea81c70e3777ec14ece86c1a60a61beBlock Operator
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