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 4366442 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4368485 epoch_slot_no: 5285 block_no: 4366265 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-01 03:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x553976aad814255336d9c414dc9de249d05e49abcc5a41a82928b852af5f8774Block Operator
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