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 4368863 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4370906 epoch_slot_no: 7706 block_no: 4368686 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9327 time: 2020-07-01 16:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0480d55bed44a989c582582145a9d1f27d4f3a7fff52959d4872c11b628a112aBlock Operator
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