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 4369240 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4371283 epoch_slot_no: 8083 block_no: 4369063 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-01 18:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf24810118643eb2fcaa6e2aea8adac25796cf3e8295f30a20bc2f1f93121f6eeBlock Operator
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