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 4368540 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4370583 epoch_slot_no: 7383 block_no: 4368363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10376 time: 2020-07-01 14:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac30dbd47b6d172f6d60e32cc28d4c0ab279f48e1ca68939edf3de41b32677f3Block Operator
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