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 4376120 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4378167 epoch_slot_no: 14967 block_no: 4375943 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3686 time: 2020-07-03 08:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27556318505ee8d0f3a7012b6031fb9f5f8ac3ff97810f55b27bbadc1648fed8Block Operator
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