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 4373395 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4375442 epoch_slot_no: 12242 block_no: 4373218 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2020-07-02 17:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e61824e956cdd36d2fdcf9ec83fe7ccc7bd68c419f1a3908e8d2b2cd5344759Block Operator
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