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 4362161 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4364204 epoch_slot_no: 1004 block_no: 4361984 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1523 time: 2020-06-30 03:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357e6d1f1db965f8d727a7d0fb70041363a23670084db843a28acf14dfe95ed4Block Operator
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