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 4369807 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4371850 epoch_slot_no: 8650 block_no: 4369630 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2864 time: 2020-07-01 21:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b14d4a43e1dbd55f799c42b4533819c7529a651c01500d02658eb3d4d677604Block Operator
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