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 4371274 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4373321 epoch_slot_no: 10121 block_no: 4371097 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6570 time: 2020-07-02 05:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eb130cac454293b8b31dbf3c63481a8ded975200b9fecd9cbf31a7f0dd514bdBlock Operator
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