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 4361176 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4363219 epoch_slot_no: 19 block_no: 4360999 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1120 time: 2020-06-29 21:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55569f29309ccbe0b806476e052ef85c6e0fda20cf545cf5a86a31f22d31f23dBlock Operator
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