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 4371254 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4373301 epoch_slot_no: 10101 block_no: 4371077 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1173 time: 2020-07-02 05:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0df7bbbd45f5ee1e17e5f8cd19a932afcc3db7c549a56c9fe5d579ef86c95473Block Operator
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