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 4377617 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4379664 epoch_slot_no: 16464 block_no: 4377440 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1769 time: 2020-07-03 17:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb630b5f15b9fc936b7ca040f00f7ca156d8b19082c334c2c150f1f68ac7ec7b9Block Operator
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