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 4379043 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4381090 epoch_slot_no: 17890 block_no: 4378866 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5429 time: 2020-07-04 01:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0e273d43205be9d52b9a0c18075e4a4388634f180fe81b61144bb2b88fab47eBlock Operator
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