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 4379941 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4381988 epoch_slot_no: 18788 block_no: 4379764 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1168 time: 2020-07-04 06:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bdbf097c5f774d47c47f2368e1d325b4aca4ea0b6c544b79863942ee767eb19Block Operator
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