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 4380616 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4382663 epoch_slot_no: 19463 block_no: 4380439 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2309 time: 2020-07-04 09:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8d64b15d3b331f108e5c3ca5c438684cf079d2fe6755b20a1e7c9ac6fa47022Block Operator
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