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 4369980 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4372023 epoch_slot_no: 8823 block_no: 4369803 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1506 time: 2020-07-01 22:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb2d9f16875f52f466a70e5fb993f6587d7257782b804d18a1b3ba6d261f0b2Block Operator
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