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 4377705 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4379752 epoch_slot_no: 16552 block_no: 4377528 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3579 time: 2020-07-03 17:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa06ecb8f2f4658e3cd1b44297d3864a693be2d68a8fc2918d6e65878816f3743Block Operator
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