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 4368425 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4370468 epoch_slot_no: 7268 block_no: 4368248 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1652 time: 2020-07-01 14:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d5298ecdd00784c85a6fff75ba501ad4a786f0fc062d5e327b5b1ce71e3f24dBlock Operator
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