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 4373620 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4375667 epoch_slot_no: 12467 block_no: 4373443 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4248 time: 2020-07-02 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88d1b995a2af4dbcc3061e75978ef3168491a4152187109143c0c443f3807813Block Operator
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