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 4372150 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4374197 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 4371973 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9794 time: 2020-07-02 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79eea6c0473f51918d06094bec9755ad3f7e9edb79506e4200e6674325f831b6Block Operator
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