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 4374963 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4377010 epoch_slot_no: 13810 block_no: 4374786 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3942 time: 2020-07-03 02:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf3f748adb42a88acbda9cd266508acfa7bff062a2b88d97837a7f8c195c9ab9Block Operator
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