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 4381023 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4383070 epoch_slot_no: 19870 block_no: 4380846 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3081 time: 2020-07-04 12:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x651af88409500aa5880cdf2c047876f7f11593958231acfaa862096680c12333Block Operator
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