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 4368766 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4370809 epoch_slot_no: 7609 block_no: 4368589 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1802 time: 2020-07-01 16:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x884447dfeda1aa09fc80529d62c4a573037d051d0efb97c89235eacd1f55c4dbBlock Operator
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