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 4361781 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4363824 epoch_slot_no: 624 block_no: 4361604 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1640 time: 2020-06-30 01:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21f9b39845a16f291ac0fa024dd3940a4b458d29d2e6120f93f61f47a0f64ad0Block Operator
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