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 4372651 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4374698 epoch_slot_no: 11498 block_no: 4372474 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3174 time: 2020-07-02 13:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc668cad99f79e9b340a50b17fd5a4e0e1d353a0134f52eb17f19b4a64bcf4221Block Operator
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