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 4373847 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4375894 epoch_slot_no: 12694 block_no: 4373670 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1580 time: 2020-07-02 20:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d0dc2ffc73c9a91508291eefc2ae6d2fb55370269148c27b773202ed1c2483cBlock Operator
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