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 4368237 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4370280 epoch_slot_no: 7080 block_no: 4368060 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2283 time: 2020-07-01 13:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37195a17a9ec3c535b97a8e7fde2151b1fadd3e5d564078f1fb6f35b69724aeeBlock Operator
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