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 4360219 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4362262 epoch_slot_no: 20662 block_no: 4360042 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7470 time: 2020-06-29 16:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5cdfaad48948b7a866a52d98d4e4f10565608baa60400e5164ead1d3d3f5da6Block Operator
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