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 4380834 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4382881 epoch_slot_no: 19681 block_no: 4380657 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5289 time: 2020-07-04 11:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2182912a1c97db223b7ff407a1d76a5f596f6c2888719b9c23ca9d9a07f04afBlock Operator
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