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 4364554 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4366597 epoch_slot_no: 3397 block_no: 4364377 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-06-30 16:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ab85eaec6aed11a7c214320c1131a0d264cc1d0a7674e789caaf96c76fb136bBlock Operator
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