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 4380403 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4382450 epoch_slot_no: 19250 block_no: 4380226 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1239 time: 2020-07-04 08:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe55fc7af3c64d13571c0c9b65d2b8b0f9fd2fa27c0716bd0f8e4986d86789601Block Operator
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