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 4376640 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4378687 epoch_slot_no: 15487 block_no: 4376463 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1175 time: 2020-07-03 11:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c3b227ded61cd354796f4a02f35209e2e4b34d316b63bb257af5098cceae325Block Operator
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