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 4374793 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4376840 epoch_slot_no: 13640 block_no: 4374616 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3921 time: 2020-07-03 01:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ff2af3e1f6ec285c04b76f914360c100cb7817499b1d0d66b4ddfe2db8528a7Block Operator
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