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 4377283 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4379330 epoch_slot_no: 16130 block_no: 4377106 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7474 time: 2020-07-03 15:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f2a43ec37583afa6f717d78be9e16108b71926b17e320124f29a18ae7369512Block Operator
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