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 4377809 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4379856 epoch_slot_no: 16656 block_no: 4377632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4570 time: 2020-07-03 18:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cc315812f7432dc454fbe6b537a52118e5c4c76638027a99864004c0068d714Block Operator
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