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 4371856 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4373903 epoch_slot_no: 10703 block_no: 4371679 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2020-07-02 09:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x137a2ee40dc10fb647f882ad1e735a544fcb2423f52bbbf4669ef9be2ba5140aBlock Operator
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