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 4368498 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4370541 epoch_slot_no: 7341 block_no: 4368321 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4641 time: 2020-07-01 14:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82b32a38c3f2f04c15d2044a95d396620230f94bd60592e146ba92608f300bcaBlock Operator
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