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 4380228 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4382275 epoch_slot_no: 19075 block_no: 4380051 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2411 time: 2020-07-04 07:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75e7d9afe1d40f9d72a9d19f188202460a6a9996268a78a5ad628d4a1f278993Block Operator
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