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 4367597 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4369640 epoch_slot_no: 6440 block_no: 4367420 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1200 time: 2020-07-01 09:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86d64e99df9ebc4ecc8f5506aa01f0a8f305a429be68b5da08bd39e4ab8afa89Block Operator
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