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 4362071 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4364114 epoch_slot_no: 914 block_no: 4361894 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2020-06-30 02:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1580486deb77c1879a022b4c25d06a339c674d358ef83905635dd90110749ae3Block Operator
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