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 4381046 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4383093 epoch_slot_no: 19893 block_no: 4380869 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-07-04 12:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaf0770ef2c8809f2ab4c8e9a304a9e88429a118d6d903df3520219aed87d23fBlock Operator
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