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 4369697 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4371740 epoch_slot_no: 8540 block_no: 4369520 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1738 time: 2020-07-01 21:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46ecc867c72083d4e6f1357f7d872faa82e07ab9b2bf0fe610f08fc6a4df4104Block Operator
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