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 4371031 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4373078 epoch_slot_no: 9878 block_no: 4370854 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4003 time: 2020-07-02 04:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaea50a386d951c2c71a7107f6839a6f69c67403714a22bebcdb8b4472aa18076Block Operator
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