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 4380438 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4382485 epoch_slot_no: 19285 block_no: 4380261 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3871 time: 2020-07-04 08:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bbcd61923104d50574b69af3490b0c71c701072e725d9ba3a65474dc27cd54bBlock Operator
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