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 4376403 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4378450 epoch_slot_no: 15250 block_no: 4376226 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5304 time: 2020-07-03 10:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce04b351620d4c392806758fb7fb139ad208b5fd125ea6f88363364c35b3143eBlock Operator
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