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 4380217 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4382264 epoch_slot_no: 19064 block_no: 4380040 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2020-07-04 07:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeda0b2e09c9621ca9c914754fe59883479dfe4ca25999319a052b5a595909ac6Block Operator
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