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 4372367 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4374414 epoch_slot_no: 11214 block_no: 4372190 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5039 time: 2020-07-02 12:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2c19f73530535692b549a4351f518b8bbb994266a500756e8f87a9c90bf8f36Block Operator
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