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 4362270 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4364313 epoch_slot_no: 1113 block_no: 4362093 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1040 time: 2020-06-30 03:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c6aeb965f9c2bfb6a231001e035bf1706817c6c95101d630e182e948f7e79a0Block Operator
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