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 4376901 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4378948 epoch_slot_no: 15748 block_no: 4376724 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1466 time: 2020-07-03 13:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43c3675c3e1ad1e61b4caa90f20bcec321e5bccc8e9d7d0d9726a1f92e79df87Block Operator
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