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 4381828 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4383875 epoch_slot_no: 20675 block_no: 4381651 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1317 time: 2020-07-04 16:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x607299accb8eb9632cc5923953aba12ffe6b01371af7cb7c2cfddc7b50a5e78eBlock Operator
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