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 4360875 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4362918 epoch_slot_no: 21318 block_no: 4360698 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2806 time: 2020-06-29 20:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72adc6a5bc55c2e5b05b685177b382412ad2992e635ff8aeac41153e9fee8a99Block Operator
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