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 4369054 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4371097 epoch_slot_no: 7897 block_no: 4368877 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2916 time: 2020-07-01 17:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c1d58b92c25544521ab6248b56f0f8950e0532d6feccb52dff1e48bc99c3e0aBlock Operator
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