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 4360213 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4362256 epoch_slot_no: 20656 block_no: 4360036 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7840 time: 2020-06-29 16:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25a9b80f62b2e23b89fa27b9a0942bdff482f48b819255c74565cf8a1cdd7939Block Operator
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