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 4368308 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4370351 epoch_slot_no: 7151 block_no: 4368131 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1409 time: 2020-07-01 13:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd63cf53e04d4518fca7bf524148433b065eec5cb8b5ac400d4cfa097b6cd3aa3Block Operator
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