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 4368690 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4370733 epoch_slot_no: 7533 block_no: 4368513 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4381 time: 2020-07-01 15:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c1a59065e5cae91f3de304a8d0bd4c3d5c96d7fcf0579a666059309f92e8c94Block Operator
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