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 4377419 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4379466 epoch_slot_no: 16266 block_no: 4377242 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1767 time: 2020-07-03 16:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7a4995f4a83691beefca2a0fb0a9e9407fe1852a8822b8769fc0e3e09d13c7aBlock Operator
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