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 4381515 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4383562 epoch_slot_no: 20362 block_no: 4381338 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1307 time: 2020-07-04 14:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x248a57562a0e2800f73e41a9d5b32f8004b1382eeb6adc5bc4b818e16b3ac68dBlock Operator
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