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 4373687 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4375734 epoch_slot_no: 12534 block_no: 4373510 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4406 time: 2020-07-02 19:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7173296a0dfbdf5f57c59b9ee2015b7bc9b0eca3de1706e8902f5ed7e9ac254bBlock Operator
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