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 4367568 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4369611 epoch_slot_no: 6411 block_no: 4367391 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4239 time: 2020-07-01 09:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e7a38e4387eee3d6253dbc04bd22e7e612034af05805e54dc9f4e66371392f6Block Operator
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