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 4368419 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4370462 epoch_slot_no: 7262 block_no: 4368242 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6255 time: 2020-07-01 14:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d77accd0e6b0f7c1c715a1ba6d899fb0c5c6f1c6a29bc078fd7b10589b12b97Block Operator
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