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 4377962 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380009 epoch_slot_no: 16809 block_no: 4377785 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-03 19:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d0b600d19e5d2b809f0ad9e2ba5255de6e9ee1ba77eb95b5f15531a729de634Block Operator
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