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 4377296 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4379343 epoch_slot_no: 16143 block_no: 4377119 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2622 time: 2020-07-03 15:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bf983362fbf65bf634eddbc874b350a1709088c8b9eccc6e9be6960067e875aBlock Operator
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