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 4360304 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4362347 epoch_slot_no: 20747 block_no: 4360127 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3434 time: 2020-06-29 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b0ac26d12ef6718d97305f75b08d04f517bdda4d0fc28bd4d0213964d86a95cBlock Operator
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