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 4373801 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4375848 epoch_slot_no: 12648 block_no: 4373624 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-07-02 20:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a32a31cfe64687527d743482196f74cd95c8dd09c6e334eb1d2bb8dd2b2763aBlock Operator
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