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 4367317 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4369360 epoch_slot_no: 6160 block_no: 4367140 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2368 time: 2020-07-01 07:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bfed10f206b06ca20f4d1950c0b7fcba05967658d2faf090c0938bf2e4f15ceBlock Operator
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