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 4371912 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4373959 epoch_slot_no: 10759 block_no: 4371735 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1670 time: 2020-07-02 09:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f5b3b9291d36869e96b4b9b6fe607fadd9fcc4bff55d200e3bd733305ae3d23Block Operator
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