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 4372119 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4374166 epoch_slot_no: 10966 block_no: 4371942 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1802 time: 2020-07-02 10:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb37d8871d702b214ffcba2dd15fe9957def5669f4c70eb2fc9d42cd64d0b64aBlock Operator
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