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 4360231 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4362274 epoch_slot_no: 20674 block_no: 4360054 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3811 time: 2020-06-29 16:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a0e4345978d2b66072d6797a87ef4c849d5f66a9b202928ac060b1cb3c46c3bBlock Operator
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