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 4377786 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4379833 epoch_slot_no: 16633 block_no: 4377609 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1500 time: 2020-07-03 18:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xede6a7aebfbbf55ea87076b3122a7d17061612b82ce622b7a7fd194d2ed1431eBlock Operator
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