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 4377366 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4379413 epoch_slot_no: 16213 block_no: 4377189 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2020-07-03 15:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c95d5e6ce504a8a46a9e32727ccc9e23fe44651e1e52d43ccfe3930a0273a61Block Operator
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