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 4368455 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4370498 epoch_slot_no: 7298 block_no: 4368278 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3554 time: 2020-07-01 14:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea908468c545de25c07865f980db077254ba18f8f23fc0e44b511496c8300764Block Operator
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