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 4369634 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4371677 epoch_slot_no: 8477 block_no: 4369457 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11645 time: 2020-07-01 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8f24176897d7922c48f3dc3def54f251b0e901b4248d0d940ff3e154143e21eBlock Operator
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