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 4381251 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4383298 epoch_slot_no: 20098 block_no: 4381074 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3335 time: 2020-07-04 13:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43636f1e9d55e5d53e72f971d0844c6e33b0f8f18a8a4581202acda086541045Block Operator
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