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 4373054 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4375101 epoch_slot_no: 11901 block_no: 4372877 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2020-07-02 15:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38e87b9985cb26a0dc465311cbbb69e523eff307c6c817ffd761731022c374caBlock Operator
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