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 4379154 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4381201 epoch_slot_no: 18001 block_no: 4378977 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2404 time: 2020-07-04 01:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73de398d2820fef0d7a44d5fdc71c9db550a3f493f6ff83970d526c18fc586d6Block Operator
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