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 4371122 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4373169 epoch_slot_no: 9969 block_no: 4370945 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4714 time: 2020-07-02 05:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d9760d0745b70547271dc1bc79da42957858edf2c7774716a11f5d8d24974deBlock Operator
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