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 4374392 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4376439 epoch_slot_no: 13239 block_no: 4374215 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1938 time: 2020-07-02 23:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64124baf13db9b4ef313ac5ed08ec8f6b108f47f8fe955c04cf4b28997ec6612Block Operator
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