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 4377203 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4379250 epoch_slot_no: 16050 block_no: 4377026 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2090 time: 2020-07-03 14:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b05222ae442b3a9f041aba2197566696d83001b824cf03f83a76d0080a1e843Block Operator
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