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 4367697 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4369740 epoch_slot_no: 6540 block_no: 4367520 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1991 time: 2020-07-01 10:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05b6271eef0961301005f1565ade6deb1dcb1cf847ec6aa7e6e5008cd12ad438Block Operator
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