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 4377276 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4379323 epoch_slot_no: 16123 block_no: 4377099 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5366 time: 2020-07-03 15:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b61c55e77a05d7eada44cfa2f37c01d5392eec43b16a82597497fd6863ac1d8Block Operator
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