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 4375189 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4377236 epoch_slot_no: 14036 block_no: 4375012 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3532 time: 2020-07-03 03:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d0ec7f698fee8441c2f0d8b94a483ad442ac9e4331ebee44c2fe1f0bef91986Block Operator
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