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 4374652 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4376699 epoch_slot_no: 13499 block_no: 4374475 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2766 time: 2020-07-03 00:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x899b6e944c8cf897ff563c018f610116f5029a715a79a8ff1267b6fa4913f810Block Operator
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