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 4360815 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4362858 epoch_slot_no: 21258 block_no: 4360638 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-06-29 19:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0eb8598037de9c2294818d5b97384dc031147a3b85cabcdf66b38e4306b3b38Block Operator
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