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 4372726 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4374773 epoch_slot_no: 11573 block_no: 4372549 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-02 14:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ad0439be9b80c3e4b6b09738ef9f0aca6c427299b63d4907456061d38ca8b20Block Operator
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