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 4364493 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4366536 epoch_slot_no: 3336 block_no: 4364316 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1343 time: 2020-06-30 16:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab1d901084a86443bd8d700e027544816e411f603f8421be8531af43df96ed2Block Operator
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