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 4362839 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4364882 epoch_slot_no: 1682 block_no: 4362662 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1192 time: 2020-06-30 07:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6502616ebee95ba93cf8f8ff0203c613577d59c91cf97d71101ad77934c1403Block Operator
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