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 4369664 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4371707 epoch_slot_no: 8507 block_no: 4369487 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3873 time: 2020-07-01 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5142253f23bdfc173cef1022afd783913f7b580f367189f39862c6ff1a53e8cBlock Operator
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