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 4379078 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4381125 epoch_slot_no: 17925 block_no: 4378901 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2659 time: 2020-07-04 01:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ec2628cd5d40d906702a5e77d3b8f3a8136069098e23e4f91a3947c7c9223adBlock Operator
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