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 4364378 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4366421 epoch_slot_no: 3221 block_no: 4364201 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-06-30 15:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80b675227176bcda4ebb15d98ab9b97e0fd572b5209eea1a5d1e07b330d49c31Block Operator
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