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 4380947 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4382994 epoch_slot_no: 19794 block_no: 4380770 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1498 time: 2020-07-04 11:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d0bff9c5002708db2b441a8c0ba8197496eeb539f703581dc1a35b7c9e4b944Block Operator
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