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 4379468 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4381515 epoch_slot_no: 18315 block_no: 4379291 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1259 time: 2020-07-04 03:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4c9df32a91fb8aff9ee4c8e9a21ca1ee181b2024a71db1d73661fb816445147Block Operator
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