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 4372353 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4374400 epoch_slot_no: 11200 block_no: 4372176 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5161 time: 2020-07-02 11:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bfb79db8f66b661e343b77423a55635d68cf3ff0186a38819d14e6690762c2bBlock Operator
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