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 4374756 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4376803 epoch_slot_no: 13603 block_no: 4374579 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1109 time: 2020-07-03 01:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10036df01d47685d23f7e929c06ee1821d3f58c285aed89594c3746f7fc803ebBlock Operator
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