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 4369887 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4371930 epoch_slot_no: 8730 block_no: 4369710 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5297 time: 2020-07-01 22:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60ae17de66d39efd0525aa68a8cd87d35cab67432cd707c1d1bdb1f984dd1f42Block Operator
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