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 4381425 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4383472 epoch_slot_no: 20272 block_no: 4381248 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1301 time: 2020-07-04 14:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78da26a9399199f677976e7776b37a6b60ced8a1f747be38c41c003ea5a13adbBlock Operator
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