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 4368340 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4370383 epoch_slot_no: 7183 block_no: 4368163 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3666 time: 2020-07-01 13:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa95f3140b166ec6f3c3bc7fb71b7ba4931fb31e28eee81ddc674ac8087c12cf0Block Operator
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