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 4377860 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4379907 epoch_slot_no: 16707 block_no: 4377683 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2898 time: 2020-07-03 18:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7dbc0cabbf92e4fb26b5df787092539ed162ffa6fa9976be049b122e6dc5c75Block Operator
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