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 4368437 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4370480 epoch_slot_no: 7280 block_no: 4368260 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5226 time: 2020-07-01 14:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9177128dd1fd4e736a93d40453e8b61313def227b3f3799e40e32a4040e7ab32Block Operator
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