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 4380072 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4382119 epoch_slot_no: 18919 block_no: 4379895 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1498 time: 2020-07-04 06:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdddaca776e032640ea757c2ed272dfdaa5839c841d11b5fb82e54f8e4e2d9539Block Operator
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