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 4379300 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4381347 epoch_slot_no: 18147 block_no: 4379123 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2174 time: 2020-07-04 02:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14f9af0ecc68935570fd373294e8510c8376c1c2d28efefe95a26fa40b8cc59eBlock Operator
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