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 4366674 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4368717 epoch_slot_no: 5517 block_no: 4366497 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3955 time: 2020-07-01 04:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa3327add3334a6a66eb95e5634838297db0a1e33a79b3f1285dfdbc0c50ea4cBlock Operator
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