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 4363991 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4366034 epoch_slot_no: 2834 block_no: 4363814 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-06-30 13:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6038e073ed9de1d4fd16ae24583e1da9ca73cf9663b09110c3af7aadfa108a6Block Operator
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