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 4369319 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4371362 epoch_slot_no: 8162 block_no: 4369142 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4250 time: 2020-07-01 19:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a78cf5166634f6c0922dd1e04d7dd584a19bf2b4d530e018db06fcf96183546Block Operator
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