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 4381738 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4383785 epoch_slot_no: 20585 block_no: 4381561 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1531 time: 2020-07-04 16:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6dc03f0a07f3868831bac190f90065ab7b627db5cc45ba73e2e089cd174ce1bBlock Operator
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