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 4369304 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4371347 epoch_slot_no: 8147 block_no: 4369127 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3142 time: 2020-07-01 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x944e96d214edf0ca1a664c88a84caf001cb7ac108e541529dea6bc8295ba2666Block Operator
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