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 4361749 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4363792 epoch_slot_no: 592 block_no: 4361572 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2257 time: 2020-06-30 01:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc58744241676572e87ece797169be77d0d621c5b04176c6cc29d8e47e47ad800Block Operator
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