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 4372404 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4374451 epoch_slot_no: 11251 block_no: 4372227 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2450 time: 2020-07-02 12:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3218b565f0e87459fdab2fa439b61546a2e0fb3f8e93a504a975333fc89df9d9Block Operator
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