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 4367702 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4369745 epoch_slot_no: 6545 block_no: 4367525 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2818 time: 2020-07-01 10:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf22ef6cd7d5b4df6bb10e3a8f3cf2867b14bd80a7861a4c560e4087a1f5a688fBlock Operator
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