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 4379158 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4381205 epoch_slot_no: 18005 block_no: 4378981 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4593 time: 2020-07-04 01:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc23d9b24ffc4e4de87a34e83e98bfa2e68d02015a4f659c6e349b7fe7f597a2Block Operator
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