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 4367493 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4369536 epoch_slot_no: 6336 block_no: 4367316 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-07-01 08:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ebda5bbcea991b982e0005abf0ac3fc3621633a0823f8c8a562af4fb3d3e1eeBlock Operator
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