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 4360416 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4362459 epoch_slot_no: 20859 block_no: 4360239 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2477 time: 2020-06-29 17:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d6e48c3fabb81989b02b7a0b9d722502c4d48dbb51d48fa73cadc7b7e966d92Block Operator
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