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 4381524 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4383571 epoch_slot_no: 20371 block_no: 4381347 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2020-07-04 14:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb5c7dba2dc681f4bd399d36719a4cabb1e50f37e207bfa31ee02a8d6ecc2c7cBlock Operator
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