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 4372666 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4374713 epoch_slot_no: 11513 block_no: 4372489 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2805 time: 2020-07-02 13:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55674048855cdb4d0eb7fb2de475250fb60c7632152304841b1d2971356d9db3Block Operator
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