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 4368793 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4370836 epoch_slot_no: 7636 block_no: 4368616 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-07-01 16:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf60023d63b792e82cf8e837f3304b34362ec18b799567bb81b469cbca16d1631Block Operator
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