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 4377018 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4379065 epoch_slot_no: 15865 block_no: 4376841 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3159 time: 2020-07-03 13:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a7be90285032ef00fc3e20a4130601280c9268bb1d35de14942d600e187f364Block Operator
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