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 4376306 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4378353 epoch_slot_no: 15153 block_no: 4376129 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-03 09:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c28cbb94f694dc7213eaf18c44bb266206dfc61b62d47172905ee75fa0d6dc5Block Operator
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