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 4381646 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4383693 epoch_slot_no: 20493 block_no: 4381469 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1592 time: 2020-07-04 15:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68651430d53cda26a974b694f655e3354db9adbab5f54e9fc82f1b172298a0c6Block Operator
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