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 4361578 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4363621 epoch_slot_no: 421 block_no: 4361401 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2889 time: 2020-06-30 00:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x436c660cf2f452bedde8bd149994d53dde21b6726a292be90d78b07f1d0aa3b6Block Operator
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