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 4361534 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4363577 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 4361357 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5507 time: 2020-06-29 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfa2f073156043bb6d54ef128005a33e68490363c0f3d7f5ef6853ced695b75bBlock Operator
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