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 4367257 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4369300 epoch_slot_no: 6100 block_no: 4367080 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2403 time: 2020-07-01 07:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08ddf10dfcfb0cf7875122103e3d4ba1dfe1aca04f8855ba76780bbba624faf8Block Operator
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