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 4366459 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4368502 epoch_slot_no: 5302 block_no: 4366282 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1569 time: 2020-07-01 03:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f0b0f9774848cb52de0aa38e37822ee5a0d205a2b77acd66bc54bc6b3d6a7f4Block Operator
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