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 4373607 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4375654 epoch_slot_no: 12454 block_no: 4373430 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2160 time: 2020-07-02 18:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f9a7c80d2718cb5cc990562e5a837a6f85afdd7e2f3a470662c4a3826f1bd01Block Operator
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