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 4381612 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4383659 epoch_slot_no: 20459 block_no: 4381435 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4527 time: 2020-07-04 15:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe820f6c73f7abffd4e0a822993952125919557ae9814417bb25b7a3c2f5c9bf0Block Operator
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