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 4361253 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4363296 epoch_slot_no: 96 block_no: 4361076 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2472 time: 2020-06-29 22:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe912e8ccdfffd6e952752a3c68c63a3b22a20c40d14f191931a7e58f3f99e45dBlock Operator
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