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 4373681 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4375728 epoch_slot_no: 12528 block_no: 4373504 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2020-07-02 19:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a63ef3914171304c3b217bf82373c61b5cdf1ca94809fe45806085438460a9aBlock Operator
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