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 4374470 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4376517 epoch_slot_no: 13317 block_no: 4374293 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2754 time: 2020-07-02 23:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc3e67c0aa1cf5a70d11d9efa3653c8b55c26f5de154f12d5a1087453c1f89d3Block Operator
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