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 4377227 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4379274 epoch_slot_no: 16074 block_no: 4377050 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1602 time: 2020-07-03 15:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b62cecc758eebc2df3da3e32a9ce4c360a0c4969858316c9cd02febfc52e672Block Operator
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