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 4372625 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4374672 epoch_slot_no: 11472 block_no: 4372448 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1682 time: 2020-07-02 13:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a850fdc4112dab45ca7f939e2c1a4aa61a16601e3441daf53fbbbf6f9755027Block Operator
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