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 4360994 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4363037 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 4360817 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4959 time: 2020-06-29 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34038042e18b7ae7f9c135e24fe5c8f7eb0e3829b302ae0346a3892872542e34Block Operator
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