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 4377716 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4379763 epoch_slot_no: 16563 block_no: 4377539 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4029 time: 2020-07-03 17:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f452f39dd97d3eb55ef103cfa016a1f1afc7c244d233d116ab0cb8e0a8c8313Block Operator
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