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 4368117 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4370160 epoch_slot_no: 6960 block_no: 4367940 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-01 12:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cf723237f4ac1b8cd7c23779af01f3782ce2c1b3a19e961bf9642ff5f84c5dcBlock Operator
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