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 4381545 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4383592 epoch_slot_no: 20392 block_no: 4381368 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3655 time: 2020-07-04 15:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd8e6e58dba60a7b46a2790c6e9740367931f947f88565e98ed7146b90f554b8Block Operator
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