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 4362874 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4364917 epoch_slot_no: 1717 block_no: 4362697 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1349 time: 2020-06-30 07:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f30db64b6acd72a3e62f2c2ae8fb91b588438f9895942072d9f7db69122e7d8Block Operator
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