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 4376631 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4378678 epoch_slot_no: 15478 block_no: 4376454 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4692 time: 2020-07-03 11:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ad5c00e091879c3f8d227acf70a3009a13f1ede15ab50c2118a4e2f8fb2073aBlock Operator
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