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 4373138 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4375185 epoch_slot_no: 11985 block_no: 4372961 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1264 time: 2020-07-02 16:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafbd86cdd6f0a2cd78f147b4940b2937214fe61f21d085c8f3d523d38d6b9dd8Block Operator
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