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 4380315 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4382362 epoch_slot_no: 19162 block_no: 4380138 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3122 time: 2020-07-04 08:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a046e8a0f1de69cd488844fefdcbf8a7517d64d6a67b0cf8acb024167557696Block Operator
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