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 4367166 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4369209 epoch_slot_no: 6009 block_no: 4366989 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4268 time: 2020-07-01 07:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63712c046fab6257f15a63c332da3ce4c85921c7cec250110c230591a114b3fcBlock Operator
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