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 4364906 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4366949 epoch_slot_no: 3749 block_no: 4364729 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-06-30 18:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68d4d7807577124f6efdd8d84da2220d26e329e8b0f377df6e65942358f5512bBlock Operator
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