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 4377260 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4379307 epoch_slot_no: 16107 block_no: 4377083 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3479 time: 2020-07-03 15:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7989610204e86e277a9869174154725e77db6848e1d081aa68da7f9de9c80919Block Operator
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