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 4363334 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4365377 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 4363157 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3338 time: 2020-06-30 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa46a1dd42d34dcc1aa0a0ddb7bf908ea5283a0a30b7f64feaf2cd56360d13b1bBlock Operator
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