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 4380847 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4382894 epoch_slot_no: 19694 block_no: 4380670 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2773 time: 2020-07-04 11:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x964a7d971d160ee040a9e950c521e086b423f136d4cb71d2507c835b8fdfd240Block Operator
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