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 4381694 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4383741 epoch_slot_no: 20541 block_no: 4381517 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1592 time: 2020-07-04 15:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76746e25da78077eeaa9c76021f938d95b61d908121acc3829e05f9e7d1e52f6Block Operator
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