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 4379445 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4381492 epoch_slot_no: 18292 block_no: 4379268 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4460 time: 2020-07-04 03:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62793e62757b12a3637b1c2204c5c0bad6ed2e03ae15f6fc3ef27fc639049442Block Operator
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