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 4371303 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4373350 epoch_slot_no: 10150 block_no: 4371126 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2236 time: 2020-07-02 06:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55a715192218c2e83cf345ed5ac3445be9212c8c8d6af10c544dea5067cd15b5Block Operator
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