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 4362151 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4364194 epoch_slot_no: 994 block_no: 4361974 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2171 time: 2020-06-30 03:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8cd8c92357d8c45c1271ef27ca8df18fe477ab4dcc80e227d6de21a4e02f1ebBlock Operator
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