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 4380055 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4382102 epoch_slot_no: 18902 block_no: 4379878 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1968 time: 2020-07-04 06:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc981dda63168450691c3d3f7d1a143afa0b729fde228058731dd68b0264d091Block Operator
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