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 4377477 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4379524 epoch_slot_no: 16324 block_no: 4377300 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1459 time: 2020-07-03 16:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00f162c64ba7dc01d747965e672256742a4ae11d1f4a2384606ee223e617640fBlock Operator
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