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 4381707 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4383754 epoch_slot_no: 20554 block_no: 4381530 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1926 time: 2020-07-04 15:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed4cbcfa043e9bd6fe8f73575cc58c1060b6fa39ab4a4086e8749672fc5f3994Block Operator
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