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 4381348 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4383395 epoch_slot_no: 20195 block_no: 4381171 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2773 time: 2020-07-04 13:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x711e4c31f5d523ac0049da2234395c4eed3e09c58cac4e1f4c6cea83df6eff1aBlock Operator
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