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 4381633 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4383680 epoch_slot_no: 20480 block_no: 4381456 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3909 time: 2020-07-04 15:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fea3439425c9e0cd5f04c67f9ea74b03a7eabbed475e01cb86784288083beb7Block Operator
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