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 4381664 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4383711 epoch_slot_no: 20511 block_no: 4381487 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2141 time: 2020-07-04 15:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc85255e2a9ca072328953690e30203372776d752845c4c5b71a912f30511aaedBlock Operator
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