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 4373339 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4375386 epoch_slot_no: 12186 block_no: 4373162 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4086 time: 2020-07-02 17:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e3b9db4dce76bde74b98be1bb62c1bd5a9794f71a72d24c0c9a84c6b9b0c185Block Operator
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