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 4366435 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4368478 epoch_slot_no: 5278 block_no: 4366258 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5067 time: 2020-07-01 03:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde72dd632fbbf9603841242f06571f4bfc20e68ed2d8cb8b395d96c52ae6de02Block Operator
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