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 4368269 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4370312 epoch_slot_no: 7112 block_no: 4368092 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2977 time: 2020-07-01 13:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bd6dc9dc2032e2b0e10bff7b5df1450cab4e0d950c8aecaf5ddbb4b6c2bd08fBlock Operator
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