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 4372076 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4374123 epoch_slot_no: 10923 block_no: 4371899 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4927 time: 2020-07-02 10:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x778388ac0928475ae6c1a42e778e5ee8bc92a005d45da6d0ca620aa649bd6f11Block Operator
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