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 4366416 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4368459 epoch_slot_no: 5259 block_no: 4366239 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1964 time: 2020-07-01 02:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc431a0dd765154184ba63f7adc1f0bc3743eafb3f25bb7291a2552761c3948caBlock Operator
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