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 4381915 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4383962 epoch_slot_no: 20762 block_no: 4381738 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3825 time: 2020-07-04 17:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dfa499354253f7b62a9ba1d0b9f8677fb5b6bdbcc1f565e1cd0a7947890201cBlock Operator
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