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 4376602 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4378649 epoch_slot_no: 15449 block_no: 4376425 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2410 time: 2020-07-03 11:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x204e01780ad67b8772b5d720717515fdcdf0d3965dd5394ca5e0b14b6f11f5a8Block Operator
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