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 4368784 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4370827 epoch_slot_no: 7627 block_no: 4368607 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1705 time: 2020-07-01 16:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f8a6f2101a793e0f39f2d17db8d6667c5dea5be4a546ab1942649fcb59e4018Block Operator
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