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 4372805 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4374852 epoch_slot_no: 11652 block_no: 4372628 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2020-07-02 14:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57bf3cade2126c2a64ec64c56fc5bafbea0c53b539332d2bef0a18e239bb29ffBlock Operator
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