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 4368179 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4370222 epoch_slot_no: 7022 block_no: 4368002 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2107 time: 2020-07-01 12:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dd8b152b872c45286183ac08a87cd1737f5340ae38f50f427b4ec4b9ac7abf7Block Operator
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