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 4379132 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4381179 epoch_slot_no: 17979 block_no: 4378955 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1887 time: 2020-07-04 01:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66abf5b6ba6869c77fe4a6dc843b2d77c2fe3db5a3f803cdd8f2767b6041c6eaBlock Operator
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