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 4380182 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4382229 epoch_slot_no: 19029 block_no: 4380005 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3656 time: 2020-07-04 07:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d7bfb36ef80c01276fcc1c0d001da95038928bb24940f0a2ad279178a7dc64eBlock Operator
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