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 4377439 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4379486 epoch_slot_no: 16286 block_no: 4377262 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1553 time: 2020-07-03 16:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1b9d37430be399788c5c77887331d6f12b85a8c40f1db89ab74c0841bf9c575Block Operator
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