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 4368368 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4370411 epoch_slot_no: 7211 block_no: 4368191 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2057 time: 2020-07-01 13:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16194b56e91ca3fd2303605e162e5405332eede8ffa6e0a9724e5df1b31e8b79Block Operator
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