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 4377574 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4379621 epoch_slot_no: 16421 block_no: 4377397 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3963 time: 2020-07-03 16:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9a4f6fec23d9a612563d4f3ee77505efba5d7d7fc2b646ec6344f6881bb060eBlock Operator
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