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 4376734 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4378781 epoch_slot_no: 15581 block_no: 4376557 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3487 time: 2020-07-03 12:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x986464f15d377570b2c7f6aa80080d31f7e9ae2fd33015d2a03c625b5ed0b309Block Operator
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