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 4381663 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4383710 epoch_slot_no: 20510 block_no: 4381486 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6687 time: 2020-07-04 15:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe25b17585d0b6808659e932ab30da0cc384b8686a6b7f8a4851ddb56b0a252cBlock Operator
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