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 4381552 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4383599 epoch_slot_no: 20399 block_no: 4381375 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2428 time: 2020-07-04 15:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40747cc7f74c07b182f337b56493f2742b7014a232753f93d8888a524b190835Block Operator
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