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 4380429 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4382476 epoch_slot_no: 19276 block_no: 4380252 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4230 time: 2020-07-04 08:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2f7f9f039f507253c2ba714dd715f45fe1e8805f30ee7f1d77bc568f1ce2b83Block Operator
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