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 4376271 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4378318 epoch_slot_no: 15118 block_no: 4376094 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1712 time: 2020-07-03 09:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bb5c9811cdb75c37e3fa83f7e46bf4b3b9050f2587222278b0b83529c06de02Block Operator
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