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 4373719 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4375766 epoch_slot_no: 12566 block_no: 4373542 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2020-07-02 19:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x849c49df65230aa9992de7726d77dcae5ee42cd86d52f9cb56cad05a634c7c0dBlock Operator
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