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 4377936 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4379983 epoch_slot_no: 16783 block_no: 4377759 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-03 18:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8df8ecf6e11c1507fc3a65a7be1669c6a649a1c1f299cdf3fac8462d9c901c4Block Operator
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