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 4377501 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4379548 epoch_slot_no: 16348 block_no: 4377324 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3690 time: 2020-07-03 16:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24db79ea3f9e83790701b9ead7e304bf4a2e5e384f0d369eb53c5de597dda9ceBlock Operator
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