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 4377264 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4379311 epoch_slot_no: 16111 block_no: 4377087 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1497 time: 2020-07-03 15:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3be277787f4b38eaf2611b02b2c4a5b0db7b9f1874f218fa2852748ce51fc8d3Block Operator
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