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 4369597 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4371640 epoch_slot_no: 8440 block_no: 4369420 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 909 time: 2020-07-01 20:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x110cebc19d5885f4a914c89081055a65667491421111b0335763ab39a4dc63d0Block Operator
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