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 4369460 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4371503 epoch_slot_no: 8303 block_no: 4369283 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 925 time: 2020-07-01 19:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x939da533844acf034a65aa4b24f3658e891556b11f7f756ec16bc381062873aeBlock Operator
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