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 4380246 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4382293 epoch_slot_no: 19093 block_no: 4380069 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8875 time: 2020-07-04 07:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc82c2fb3693a189c6ce95bc17cb4c89fff92f2b416d1df42f5af7e47e14b15aBlock Operator
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