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 4372891 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4374938 epoch_slot_no: 11738 block_no: 4372714 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1720 time: 2020-07-02 14:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x866923955631dcdcd1bf6cdb1c301186f90c7c391601d5cf03c8af73991b4961Block Operator
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