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 4380520 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4382567 epoch_slot_no: 19367 block_no: 4380343 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1469 time: 2020-07-04 09:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b3d8df847a5c7e84baf2a5d124a404e78efd6b279b72e3e1eb66d67fcadd491Block Operator
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