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 4376954 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4379001 epoch_slot_no: 15801 block_no: 4376777 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1488 time: 2020-07-03 13:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x003e7de337485381f464827d2c43d81a8360f7fed7405a3a733705440ab44026Block Operator
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