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 4368389 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4370432 epoch_slot_no: 7232 block_no: 4368212 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2062 time: 2020-07-01 13:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15650adf10c5cfa89d22d8b3e80c95fbed597c2ec43f4363d52c5bb76e3821a1Block Operator
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