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 4379351 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4381398 epoch_slot_no: 18198 block_no: 4379174 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1721 time: 2020-07-04 02:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3d38c369894dc7556094728f6c57994356dea9e2967157fd6664a23376cb494Block Operator
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