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 4377205 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4379252 epoch_slot_no: 16052 block_no: 4377028 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3260 time: 2020-07-03 14:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaffa85cc9026bd15bf1de89a31ecff0a67c279b11c85fc6be8dadf871ea28a87Block Operator
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