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 4372144 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4374191 epoch_slot_no: 10991 block_no: 4371967 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2138 time: 2020-07-02 10:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2fe7e79e74aa2d64bd796cd621a633d04eb1a3e5e8a710df0411957144c3937Block Operator
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