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 4376475 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4378522 epoch_slot_no: 15322 block_no: 4376298 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1487 time: 2020-07-03 10:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3f515b8da4b44f7aaf5103269e4001ac2bc0be1c25bc9c001f16aa6e1c96f22Block Operator
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