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 4373951 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4375998 epoch_slot_no: 12798 block_no: 4373774 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2020-07-02 20:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16972e9ad7bc5030cfbdcc2980e43a7ef20533c7ca7fc842a103f03102c5644bBlock Operator
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