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 4375404 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4377451 epoch_slot_no: 14251 block_no: 4375227 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4614 time: 2020-07-03 04:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f66a14e15fc6caca2487a907f135fe1baf2133e9f8c2e00ebf6643915458520Block Operator
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