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 4374748 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4376795 epoch_slot_no: 13595 block_no: 4374571 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9938 time: 2020-07-03 01:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab8a2274e37f2794cd19bbce8d260234551a88f4bf9ed4ef5c5e6fdfa1c399dfBlock Operator
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