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 4375874 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4377921 epoch_slot_no: 14721 block_no: 4375697 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6426 time: 2020-07-03 07:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde92e064f1cdec0c330c06eee25e1dcbbc13327dcc74dc61bc585489253027d2Block Operator
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