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 4368511 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4370554 epoch_slot_no: 7354 block_no: 4368334 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1418 time: 2020-07-01 14:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x002a8fa28a448ccfa86ea62f50614a324081627a5f2d4a67384d1cc609b08786Block Operator
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