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 4372430 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4374477 epoch_slot_no: 11277 block_no: 4372253 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3636 time: 2020-07-02 12:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebeff6c127dd54e6e9c6848d8d3bf6743541660edff582acf67e7155b58a247cBlock Operator
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