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 4381730 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4383777 epoch_slot_no: 20577 block_no: 4381553 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3844 time: 2020-07-04 16:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a98a853013e76450ccff041a048b8cddbc424bdf4711b2883a10e0a4a0103f7Block Operator
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