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 4379477 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4381524 epoch_slot_no: 18324 block_no: 4379300 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2596 time: 2020-07-04 03:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4e854c2095eecd7d52a8ddaf45c8428bafcb939ed703497a5164249bda011fbBlock Operator
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