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 4368864 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4370907 epoch_slot_no: 7707 block_no: 4368687 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9441 time: 2020-07-01 16:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x884e4fa329498f233a7736c1dc3b98a07ad3d9698402d2ff33f8fa8c2e63e923Block Operator
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