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 4368447 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4370490 epoch_slot_no: 7290 block_no: 4368270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1852 time: 2020-07-01 14:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fcf305a8016136cc39325a93938106fe62fea6e8e465e89c7849bc8e4884fe8Block Operator
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