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 4376893 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4378940 epoch_slot_no: 15740 block_no: 4376716 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1536 time: 2020-07-03 13:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fe92c5929e7a19ca509e9f64ba2dfa3a21bf57d765a86344e54e155579a093fBlock Operator
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