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 4361180 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4363223 epoch_slot_no: 23 block_no: 4361003 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3341 time: 2020-06-29 21:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5947c4218d00cc1ce0563d3b12f2c6ef790c3d32ba186486e81ee497fe45652cBlock Operator
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