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 4374338 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4376385 epoch_slot_no: 13185 block_no: 4374161 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2283 time: 2020-07-02 22:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bafe9e04b0f67d162598642e32f67426dbf3e45d3b34b4727a7b4a05e5cd1ceBlock Operator
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