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 4373125 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4375172 epoch_slot_no: 11972 block_no: 4372948 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2559 time: 2020-07-02 16:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64dcbf29accd60852d26c8a8aabc98ba237ee360c7c8961e6bcf2f7a8e6933f8Block Operator
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