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 4368570 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4370613 epoch_slot_no: 7413 block_no: 4368393 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5629 time: 2020-07-01 14:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x805bd614016d3d30d57d6adeae09cfee8c31a93ab570ca74c5e05fa6da2c9b46Block Operator
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