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 4360475 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4362518 epoch_slot_no: 20918 block_no: 4360298 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1392 time: 2020-06-29 17:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf2d30becef973f4fe76346aff57d4750bc359ceb2822f0870a61c0cae6a92ddBlock Operator
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