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 4360477 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4362520 epoch_slot_no: 20920 block_no: 4360300 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2443 time: 2020-06-29 17:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cd778cc779584a548d8f83e4937e11abbc2f2bff2d67df3036edb61dcb77283Block Operator
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