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 4367474 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4369517 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 4367297 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5732 time: 2020-07-01 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f44f265384f8eb078c5e9b736f67ff0e3f2508df85f8e2a233d4a91674f57d1Block Operator
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