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 4365295 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4367338 epoch_slot_no: 4138 block_no: 4365118 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-06-30 20:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4327a286ab61b9561e4af4425193933c1099b7b35939c63a04f717439aa60beaBlock Operator
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