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 4376051 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4378098 epoch_slot_no: 14898 block_no: 4375874 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3090 time: 2020-07-03 08:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18ed0a25b410e69f851dbae1312a1091168a93622a197d2897ab9b537b34de2eBlock Operator
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