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 4360481 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4362524 epoch_slot_no: 20924 block_no: 4360304 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4361 time: 2020-06-29 17:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2834b5cabec5c5a747863ee933b9bd13d53a3dc11ba4a406dc10b4de18bcb825Block Operator
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