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 4372463 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4374510 epoch_slot_no: 11310 block_no: 4372286 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2020-07-02 12:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d7d779d2a7054ae4ca10584ecca6183aee688d276283ec9cc5325f9477fc9fcBlock Operator
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