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 4377802 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4379849 epoch_slot_no: 16649 block_no: 4377625 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-07-03 18:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8354742bc02a1f25ee94118c7c03e5f284be6a3814104c54d1030bbbcb9bed0dBlock Operator
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