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 4371138 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4373185 epoch_slot_no: 9985 block_no: 4370961 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1284 time: 2020-07-02 05:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x484c68874826981c516e440a3bbdd8962477728a71c8973901b0cf1eb3ac69deBlock Operator
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