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 4377639 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4379686 epoch_slot_no: 16486 block_no: 4377462 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3850 time: 2020-07-03 17:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc946973ce62d86da09a7917ef39c90de6a2682b95bdf149ee60e39a5f0b96f41Block Operator
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