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 4379802 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4381849 epoch_slot_no: 18649 block_no: 4379625 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2020-07-04 05:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x311f4d47c70d2a552201b2a9dd58648d22e36ff47049f625fbfed6a81a1956c1Block Operator
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