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 4362682 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4364725 epoch_slot_no: 1525 block_no: 4362505 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-06-30 06:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf61012202cf9aadbd81b0255c4fd4634175a60e98914f94f4ace69745e98c2dBlock Operator
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