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 4360754 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4362797 epoch_slot_no: 21197 block_no: 4360577 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2329 time: 2020-06-29 19:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4692f7c36a2cab14dd59f3fbd6c550f6260050001d5410af20c8884a17be0169Block Operator
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