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 4360223 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4362266 epoch_slot_no: 20666 block_no: 4360046 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2574 time: 2020-06-29 16:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88bdd26a4b189d30b9f57b642ae375a4b2c01fdcd8a92ab83bb4f7297fd521dfBlock Operator
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