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 4368417 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4370460 epoch_slot_no: 7260 block_no: 4368240 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1940 time: 2020-07-01 14:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6879582213dbcef2e0804b6410e89c70aeb3b86a34273a181fcf40cc8637f333Block Operator
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