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 4368554 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4370597 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 4368377 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 18525 time: 2020-07-01 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x532a0ae28e2e224a2c8eb90ff6d03b0e9af41bc5f4e64e167c0ff6fe2fa45532Block Operator
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