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 4367172 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4369215 epoch_slot_no: 6015 block_no: 4366995 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2138 time: 2020-07-01 07:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b9f0ddd74914dbdbd3e5e77630226ef006d430a92bd543e14e59a49a2d8f85dBlock Operator
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