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 4377828 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4379875 epoch_slot_no: 16675 block_no: 4377651 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1229 time: 2020-07-03 18:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c84e08002958b8c7ef465ba6b2bf8b0b2d423eb450005992edd37f1500798bcBlock Operator
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