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 4374777 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4376824 epoch_slot_no: 13624 block_no: 4374600 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1040 time: 2020-07-03 01:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4829399bf2b983150beea951d83a837ea183d6ea5d5ceb3034f745e07e3d727cBlock Operator
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