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 4377500 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4379547 epoch_slot_no: 16347 block_no: 4377323 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 11234 time: 2020-07-03 16:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c887d72bdf78db0802a971471e9a7558b9a2b1d8d485b23c09ec75aaeb34e4cBlock Operator
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