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 4381782 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4383829 epoch_slot_no: 20629 block_no: 4381605 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2170 time: 2020-07-04 16:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x927e4e2d4f951b51e8ef45f1954af1a79a9dd8d5e82a9569a569d2096abad8b3Block Operator
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