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 4381510 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4383557 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 4381333 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 11526 time: 2020-07-04 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0831fe261eb1b0ba7b670fc105e0e779f82af014f71aff3d9d3d6cc139844aefBlock Operator
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