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 4361118 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4363161 epoch_slot_no: 21561 block_no: 4360941 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1106 time: 2020-06-29 21:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fac673829336fd973d162025ca729f9953ff38d622a88398a8389ead0c359cfBlock Operator
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