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 4362031 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4364074 epoch_slot_no: 874 block_no: 4361854 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1971 time: 2020-06-30 02:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6144f8d7ea063cc2fd3e53732f47a885797e115cf41098e7efae4ee0c9d56f8eBlock Operator
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