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 4380494 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4382541 epoch_slot_no: 19341 block_no: 4380317 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5486 time: 2020-07-04 09:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf54c3315147ef12a6e6b1316f495caa977e9d7b42bd7837a1de0f5f3c2bae24eBlock Operator
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