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 4362317 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4364360 epoch_slot_no: 1160 block_no: 4362140 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1859 time: 2020-06-30 04:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x989c6a0131d368b9dd9fd1e0e4d676de7db68e5c703758deff96c9c18a42bed5Block Operator
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