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 4375123 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4377170 epoch_slot_no: 13970 block_no: 4374946 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7354 time: 2020-07-03 03:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x553ba78a055260cadd019ff4eba793d10e91bba6719c4f37fc2aecd764fc0f8bBlock Operator
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