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 4362179 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4364222 epoch_slot_no: 1022 block_no: 4362002 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1876 time: 2020-06-30 03:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf905d5ec46d7d51b324008aafaf68c54cdb4c9abe379e62b0b81ca30c99c8729Block Operator
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