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 4371396 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4373443 epoch_slot_no: 10243 block_no: 4371219 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2467 time: 2020-07-02 06:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84357cbe66b8c94da1a6e660089f32bfdff4880375d9e91b4241f987bbaa1fb6Block Operator
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