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 4367503 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4369546 epoch_slot_no: 6346 block_no: 4367326 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2428 time: 2020-07-01 09:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6be4eb4e4f62e79f7d8dd1a681639789d6b6777b5d5edb27b413a286a95a9eceBlock Operator
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