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 4373086 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4375133 epoch_slot_no: 11933 block_no: 4372909 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4709 time: 2020-07-02 16:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38e02e3a546f2a3618f419223a4e0821dc6eb55c87d3c3db2c39cd697ffdfea1Block Operator
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