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 4375822 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4377869 epoch_slot_no: 14669 block_no: 4375645 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-03 07:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe55e01817984cc8dcc54aefe526dfbc39e41ad17c6714cba5fad1f1ce3da1e4eBlock Operator
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