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 4368456 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4370499 epoch_slot_no: 7299 block_no: 4368279 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5296 time: 2020-07-01 14:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7b52000c3a81e3d4b9f9a1d51a04e0954d3ab23b59eeb7717a45bb3d2ba2184Block Operator
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