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 4365866 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4367909 epoch_slot_no: 4709 block_no: 4365689 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1577 time: 2020-06-30 23:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8852769bffb9dab835f0e9c646771cf226e935ee67bb8f4f1ebda56ed8c76b2Block Operator
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