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 4368054 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4370097 epoch_slot_no: 6897 block_no: 4367877 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4615 time: 2020-07-01 12:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4219c9cd2f804d37b66bbca5ba2ce0e330f5c6549ad3470b6cc0e810d3374dc6Block Operator
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