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 4361818 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4363861 epoch_slot_no: 661 block_no: 4361641 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1866 time: 2020-06-30 01:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80a03476dada53d421bfb832f32e2558d3d37fc1defe69c3d1d92d9c6e7731adBlock Operator
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