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 4377417 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4379464 epoch_slot_no: 16264 block_no: 4377240 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2144 time: 2020-07-03 16:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdee8282a1dbc983d5d970e64b58383518da3fcc0a8f239e2c6674f40ba26fe56Block Operator
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