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 4379774 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4381821 epoch_slot_no: 18621 block_no: 4379597 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1721 time: 2020-07-04 05:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x298d0cf9fb1bbac125997ea824b32d33ae05abf9cd31ba7127ab5b6c9c781014Block Operator
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