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 4371867 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4373914 epoch_slot_no: 10714 block_no: 4371690 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6286 time: 2020-07-02 09:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfe1164fdbd4b280457f82d607c758075513e8a886fce0d6d8f3d47369a7c748Block Operator
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