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 4366626 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4368669 epoch_slot_no: 5469 block_no: 4366449 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3235 time: 2020-07-01 04:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2199ece471864beb9bbe143a62ea47360e3d5124ac05ce8ea8176029f8aaffa3Block Operator
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