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 4380066 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4382113 epoch_slot_no: 18913 block_no: 4379889 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2894 time: 2020-07-04 06:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6734660b7c1dadc93380e76453ff58e3ba5ca39888f0ba8521b75f6bbdae2679Block Operator
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