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 4368195 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4370238 epoch_slot_no: 7038 block_no: 4368018 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8415 time: 2020-07-01 12:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9947bfc46460289e40dfdfd77be0cc6c144d41a8f17a0739ca7dc8be4d0dc16aBlock Operator
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