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 4361737 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4363780 epoch_slot_no: 580 block_no: 4361560 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5667 time: 2020-06-30 00:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb741e6c7922953853779f433b1f0a2c4c2dfe197b9ed21290796f48ce7fe2207Block Operator
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