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 4376415 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4378462 epoch_slot_no: 15262 block_no: 4376238 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1204 time: 2020-07-03 10:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dbc9167a982ff6cb91d853bc461501b6916d46d7f8cfbc6516e6f91d17fe41aBlock Operator
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