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 4361465 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4363508 epoch_slot_no: 308 block_no: 4361288 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4616 time: 2020-06-29 23:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ad93fc2114df52f70e67db8522dab3347d71dcdb0c12280e9da5f880844892fBlock Operator
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