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 4373422 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4375469 epoch_slot_no: 12269 block_no: 4373245 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3977 time: 2020-07-02 17:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46d83adf5d4390d89bdbc2bfa8f7054d1de1686e2856865f0d3ec77e8cf74ecbBlock Operator
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