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 4361913 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4363956 epoch_slot_no: 756 block_no: 4361736 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7874 time: 2020-06-30 01:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea58d7927a3b0d1383c71dd4c8ec8ec4261294a87c4bda5ad7a428e8922703ceBlock Operator
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