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 4380527 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4382574 epoch_slot_no: 19374 block_no: 4380350 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2715 time: 2020-07-04 09:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dfad02c28ff492d8f7f59d9bc7708746070c720eb87d099f0e797c664d2c0ffBlock Operator
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