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 4379139 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4381186 epoch_slot_no: 17986 block_no: 4378962 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5932 time: 2020-07-04 01:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3fcc4a2c60e0827b689d9d8f188d2c87a59c45ab2569492300649237deef89cBlock Operator
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