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 4360484 Details
Epoch: 201Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 4362527
epoch_slot_no: 20927
block_no: 4360307
slot_leader_id: 7
size: 5128
time: 2020-06-29 18:00:31
proto_major: 1
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc9e6df7f46bd623946859c88a18fb1034ac220a8accb0da0c65cdc195335db03
Block Operator
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