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 4367686 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4369729 epoch_slot_no: 6529 block_no: 4367509 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2459 time: 2020-07-01 10:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x490bc3f082dbee47f3d19c812aecd9c55ff53c90a3d3145c10415190e55432adBlock Operator
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