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 4373147 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4375194 epoch_slot_no: 11994 block_no: 4372970 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1670 time: 2020-07-02 16:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69bc87d136dffaef1a79434c3551c22c5738cfad61a5a65f66bc2e4dc113967cBlock Operator
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