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 4361573 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4363616 epoch_slot_no: 416 block_no: 4361396 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1614 time: 2020-06-30 00:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ad03a48e3a959e77d2339a3b091d27908a08e0d3de477173f7a8b928c0c0636Block Operator
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