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 4377263 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4379310 epoch_slot_no: 16110 block_no: 4377086 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6521 time: 2020-07-03 15:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf25f9eb7f2c8a909f642863206c0840ad45e213d7c8b0c868715e8de5486fb00Block Operator
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