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 4372631 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4374678 epoch_slot_no: 11478 block_no: 4372454 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1497 time: 2020-07-02 13:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0be6df45d1c1683e88447813de552653ae72788f83f2306bef9895746de1aa98Block Operator
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