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 4368029 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4370072 epoch_slot_no: 6872 block_no: 4367852 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2020-07-01 11:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9dc4f89e8622a61079343cedfd29359ab6a189bb01642270128de6f479f094aBlock Operator
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