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 4368807 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4370850 epoch_slot_no: 7650 block_no: 4368630 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2020-07-01 16:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd31b14e554e9875de70ce4564c7a6c54296eb20040ba272eeec9d227cae3914Block Operator
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