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 4377014 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4379061 epoch_slot_no: 15861 block_no: 4376837 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3673 time: 2020-07-03 13:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c79abd21182086dc7ec1ec7f162b02e57f0c0afcb8ba0b5b17cb5e1f4565a80Block Operator
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