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 4360499 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4362542 epoch_slot_no: 20942 block_no: 4360322 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5273 time: 2020-06-29 18:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe309b0f1457e0a062647d4fb48d55cc744465940b884f932e46977249b3175a7Block Operator
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