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 4368359 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4370402 epoch_slot_no: 7202 block_no: 4368182 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4677 time: 2020-07-01 13:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbde691340cec28eb2d463eb0f6e587ba508d4440c2cc29700bd71497071d3ab0Block Operator
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