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 4361186 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4363229 epoch_slot_no: 29 block_no: 4361009 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2892 time: 2020-06-29 21:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf6c793ffc34a4355ee485f06cfe31fe64d58ae9782fe3c4465787429dec699aBlock Operator
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