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 4377240 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4379287 epoch_slot_no: 16087 block_no: 4377063 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4765 time: 2020-07-03 15:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cb014239a6c701e5d3148031b50fcefdced1d11d06270a620709f584cc46a70Block Operator
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