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 4373734 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4375781 epoch_slot_no: 12581 block_no: 4373557 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1188 time: 2020-07-02 19:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd93bc0d12d88ec8ed048c3cf3dbb977b20e19538c46a24c8b07bd07fa71bb993Block Operator
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