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 4371162 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4373209 epoch_slot_no: 10009 block_no: 4370985 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2309 time: 2020-07-02 05:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d67066422cf997bf65f0c1e5325027af40fe62cba491c0b017e20cacd6d8ef9Block Operator
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