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 4377456 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4379503 epoch_slot_no: 16303 block_no: 4377279 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2020-07-03 16:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c60b295c59042798642e7ac01cd628fc35da49e9b7aa543a6d94b6c318c41e9Block Operator
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