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 4368850 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4370893 epoch_slot_no: 7693 block_no: 4368673 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4425 time: 2020-07-01 16:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3287e5804e7c6b61ca7020f32830c15d5fbda05c21282a2a7db776671a95255Block Operator
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