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 4371460 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4373507 epoch_slot_no: 10307 block_no: 4371283 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7675 time: 2020-07-02 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b8a5b525428713e55094fc30eb05565eb42d58aa843914935812a942d860d13Block Operator
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