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 4373196 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4375243 epoch_slot_no: 12043 block_no: 4373019 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1321 time: 2020-07-02 16:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd009b8662c7bcb6016cd96a7928233b6654402746cb7dd745773f7a8ae8a0d1Block Operator
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