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 4376643 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4378690 epoch_slot_no: 15490 block_no: 4376466 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2556 time: 2020-07-03 11:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70c49e72657fcf4c1dce9791cbdb8599337d2a23c0dc4869d01d02e34c1eadf4Block Operator
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