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 4376196 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4378243 epoch_slot_no: 15043 block_no: 4376019 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8368 time: 2020-07-03 09:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc591021e65308347f7d5a6f1fd930599bfd321bd484a31a38b5d37f9e3f9e4e2Block Operator
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