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 4360658 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4362701 epoch_slot_no: 21101 block_no: 4360481 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5490 time: 2020-06-29 18:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb054773456fd26bc5820ee7f37248673d0752d40861d1335939dde3c2974779Block Operator
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