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 4371025 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4373072 epoch_slot_no: 9872 block_no: 4370848 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-07-02 04:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3a1e086c5ae31ef25c58aa03b024619e593dc423ed84fa3aaf043f0dc2fb6d4Block Operator
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