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 4372742 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4374789 epoch_slot_no: 11589 block_no: 4372565 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2769 time: 2020-07-02 14:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eaf6509adffadb0c16a36688c0473796188aa24b697f276c4a5b92da741878bBlock Operator
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