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 4379820 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4381867 epoch_slot_no: 18667 block_no: 4379643 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3994 time: 2020-07-04 05:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ea50ea6ad083d5b207ad7d27042fcec197f240cc68c96d61b700e6931850665Block Operator
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