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 4380467 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4382514 epoch_slot_no: 19314 block_no: 4380290 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1304 time: 2020-07-04 09:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69a233556144a9240ed36804a7ed6bb5f15834fbc114ae19248bdf1d87c917cdBlock Operator
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