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 4379673 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4381720 epoch_slot_no: 18520 block_no: 4379496 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3581 time: 2020-07-04 04:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d85ff875fb05e1a92df5d9d2dda8a58057a7a8669e908050ce8166aed75902eBlock Operator
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