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 4362974 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4365017 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 4362797 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3145 time: 2020-06-30 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddd9ccd0fb37b833365c2593c27fb6fa4cd6d435b7d1a1f30d2269054763c780Block Operator
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