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 4381760 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4383807 epoch_slot_no: 20607 block_no: 4381583 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1110 time: 2020-07-04 16:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87d7010c211b749b414a55575d5eae0fb4b95f19503c1b85ce2d3215105ce68fBlock Operator
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