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 4375931 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4377978 epoch_slot_no: 14778 block_no: 4375754 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2081 time: 2020-07-03 07:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd19b9e4256b7bf031a5fcad0d4ed8d3ccb254e97215cde88d6adbd82471ecfbeBlock Operator
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