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 4381554 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4383601 epoch_slot_no: 20401 block_no: 4381377 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1321 time: 2020-07-04 15:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a13ed57e0bcc55e73c5872d1ddcc93fcda03bb6826cfd6602578451cb74188eBlock Operator
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