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 4369835 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4371878 epoch_slot_no: 8678 block_no: 4369658 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2020-07-01 21:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c1bc1f1aa5b37114d40a3dfb2dbb148f644a38f194b50498e1f125dd8924bd9Block Operator
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