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 4375316 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4377363 epoch_slot_no: 14163 block_no: 4375139 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1925 time: 2020-07-03 04:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ffa87ec6910cc46fb9a6f114d96d07250b9dd10f2afcb9465185fb87f34717aBlock Operator
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