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 4368632 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4370675 epoch_slot_no: 7475 block_no: 4368455 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2619 time: 2020-07-01 15:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x583e983a3e9aa8da34aa10e2fef03e453e4df9f9c013b1a2e58e013fc56281fdBlock Operator
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