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 4373880 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4375927 epoch_slot_no: 12727 block_no: 4373703 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2020-07-02 20:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4b2605f7f2ae8b72adc9ff0617333f2f44ae428ed75f3c7d02664b74ce82165Block Operator
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