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 4379706 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4381753 epoch_slot_no: 18553 block_no: 4379529 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5477 time: 2020-07-04 04:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfadf2a64146b1bdeeffa5d60db433f3372d436a7a0c3e5143c89179b04109222Block Operator
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