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 4365808 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4367851 epoch_slot_no: 4651 block_no: 4365631 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-06-30 23:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d75489b478ffbe34f56cf7b5605ddc99bb1fe60609bef423436d8f9544d752cBlock Operator
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