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 4372614 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4374661 epoch_slot_no: 11461 block_no: 4372437 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8870 time: 2020-07-02 13:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21d13c15924238cb6bbbe0fa9a34a53dc244418f0ba01bb6059d25da91e1e5c3Block Operator
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