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 4369974 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4372017 epoch_slot_no: 8817 block_no: 4369797 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4977 time: 2020-07-01 22:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5186bff257660cda34634c41b7b561a1c5b5a722e1ef1d0f31eff957b4ad757dBlock Operator
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