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 4368713 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4370756 epoch_slot_no: 7556 block_no: 4368536 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2621 time: 2020-07-01 15:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca482b38c9fdea1c838b2f1a1c9b00d8f6c5c4ee6d1d5b9da3d3dac27904fc20Block Operator
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