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 4367298 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4369341 epoch_slot_no: 6141 block_no: 4367121 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2580 time: 2020-07-01 07:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3afcf27db586f1a34f368c1d23d81c1c06201d4eae3dccea07fa3323f2d3a070Block Operator
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