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 4376424 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4378471 epoch_slot_no: 15271 block_no: 4376247 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-07-03 10:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83514c7310aac5bd1b3eb4b88c41fbc5c4dce387314371f4da59f6b1048686a0Block Operator
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