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 4368415 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4370458 epoch_slot_no: 7258 block_no: 4368238 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3138 time: 2020-07-01 14:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3e7b2ac9367bce4589dec7a31f6d167a3b13cff07a622144e31f34581e61ff4Block Operator
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