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 4381465 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4383512 epoch_slot_no: 20312 block_no: 4381288 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3311 time: 2020-07-04 14:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c3c5cfbb2f7724e7938b0b7d3ce7e6f4ee954ee35896245fb5b75fc13172f14Block Operator
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