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 4361044 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4363087 epoch_slot_no: 21487 block_no: 4360867 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4291 time: 2020-06-29 21:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x571e3b81e38b14b3caa67d8be9d1d6d2839eab37acedb3e74485e70b5ee965b5Block Operator
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