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 4372931 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4374978 epoch_slot_no: 11778 block_no: 4372754 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6215 time: 2020-07-02 15:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19f70bf0cafe9891387ba6c979cabdf0a1a32a764a643ab00636c04426fa91e2Block Operator
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