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 4360814 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4362857 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 4360637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9556 time: 2020-06-29 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed153e0b13387a9246f90cc28cf9a3e9b16e4087d46877d9d8d3f1f8794bd98fBlock Operator
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