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 4371250 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4373297 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 4371073 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 10577 time: 2020-07-02 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1129d3175f8dc59863fd1e4459874339e80f969d18fd6340e3c0469ca8e8fca6Block Operator
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