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 4377782 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4379829 epoch_slot_no: 16629 block_no: 4377605 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3847 time: 2020-07-03 18:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda50b497aad2cdfc0fc5a39cff752c475654e42b5a0bce75e06cb0f6a357b930Block Operator
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