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 4374558 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4376605 epoch_slot_no: 13405 block_no: 4374381 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1537 time: 2020-07-03 00:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58856a0cf1d8cbd533d95c8b32381fb2e7195e85ac4ce255b63993c6c1be9343Block Operator
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