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 4379712 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4381759 epoch_slot_no: 18559 block_no: 4379535 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2618 time: 2020-07-04 04:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf36ab1f9dea5bfa6b13a1d1252d0b3f2a213baed7841f61bcd42df4f5a758841Block Operator
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