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 4369316 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4371359 epoch_slot_no: 8159 block_no: 4369139 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2243 time: 2020-07-01 19:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ce584eecee389edfc45152f32f9c17f95bad5947ae0806e638f17b24b5585faBlock Operator
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