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 4375736 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4377783 epoch_slot_no: 14583 block_no: 4375559 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1302 time: 2020-07-03 06:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc09a2c1c7109f8a0740bc546aba7f08048d3bb59abdefc1fa7e8452c81defe7cBlock Operator
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