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 4381788 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4383835 epoch_slot_no: 20635 block_no: 4381611 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1640 time: 2020-07-04 16:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec3d41c87fce1a68af158f549fb23b0bfa59020fe0abd6d146962906981cd570Block Operator
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