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 4368981 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4371024 epoch_slot_no: 7824 block_no: 4368804 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-01 17:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf98c9e666e153bf4db934f79a6bd39b2a193a208b87eaf67060d97750c2b143Block Operator
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