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 4376571 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4378618 epoch_slot_no: 15418 block_no: 4376394 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1714 time: 2020-07-03 11:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeec86f8b628c9c9ef69f10063524e9a6e1958175b2053132ac30b6621f1c48bBlock Operator
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