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 4369041 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4371084 epoch_slot_no: 7884 block_no: 4368864 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-01 17:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb52da65f15b1b07f911ddb6c064949437b903d591d7b8d1ddd1ddf7ec699c4cfBlock Operator
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