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 4371374 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4373421 epoch_slot_no: 10221 block_no: 4371197 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-07-02 06:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6f585169fc2cc73912f21bd4bc52e6ec35f8b4822b2221bdddd172da0af0612Block Operator
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