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 4381146 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4383193 epoch_slot_no: 19993 block_no: 4380969 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1565 time: 2020-07-04 12:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6144aae044e8fa51c6acbc8e534a5b063723d7d33da707a2955036d17f2e649fBlock Operator
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