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 4377485 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4379532 epoch_slot_no: 16332 block_no: 4377308 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1710 time: 2020-07-03 16:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5def4d5b06449361ee8150518f755b274cbdd09423de29dd3f61485de544e30Block Operator
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