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 4377194 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4379241 epoch_slot_no: 16041 block_no: 4377017 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9919 time: 2020-07-03 14:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d7d36788e42b351d12245d6aaf8379377582f8e7fb1d8aa5e5be14ab8532f06Block Operator
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