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 4362966 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4365009 epoch_slot_no: 1809 block_no: 4362789 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2406 time: 2020-06-30 07:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbaeb2ef7e803073e92c3b5ff6ffbde70071b6910e1fde70f7d7a19e682f44d8Block Operator
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