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 4381235 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4383282 epoch_slot_no: 20082 block_no: 4381058 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3416 time: 2020-07-04 13:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b13ebfceb8fef15d162a5192bf8ee845989b94931362ea616a0605c12a53ec5Block Operator
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