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 4360596 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4362639 epoch_slot_no: 21039 block_no: 4360419 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1500 time: 2020-06-29 18:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90ab957ec58e2ae0387d8fae0a5125263a7ed37a7c4810273ab6606fa3ab8586Block Operator
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