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 4374876 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4376923 epoch_slot_no: 13723 block_no: 4374699 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2662 time: 2020-07-03 01:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65fa7f553d0a9c5d41e3a24683ad2569d2a0594f3dddca006c3715713459cb3bBlock Operator
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