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 4380250 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4382297 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 4380073 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8273 time: 2020-07-04 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3878034bff7446c33924a3d58a7de97efcbce144093c57985b6ae2a280dfb38dBlock Operator
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