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 4379153 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4381200 epoch_slot_no: 18000 block_no: 4378976 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1864 time: 2020-07-04 01:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0019ccb51219e54f1dab6d50ec2cc8b94f33a0b45a7fc26deafe4e8a90d6d07bBlock Operator
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