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 4379526 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4381573 epoch_slot_no: 18373 block_no: 4379349 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2027 time: 2020-07-04 03:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x889c5e5ca72c7e8a22586c5f727948d9fbf523082e10a6378fb18f82978dad4eBlock Operator
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