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 4377910 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4379957 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 4377733 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10898 time: 2020-07-03 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb46ca08e460a644ab252f9a56dec151c28470cece46099bc54ad778fe417074Block Operator
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