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 4377304 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4379351 epoch_slot_no: 16151 block_no: 4377127 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-07-03 15:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9818ecdfe28eae004ea73afc12e1cae25b9dce63bffa01fce4b2d0b798b581d6Block Operator
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