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 4382002 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4384049 epoch_slot_no: 20849 block_no: 4381825 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1141 time: 2020-07-04 17:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x745cb4893b7dd30295b67df0ad7ce75ff04c4ac146cbf4d0b86f6f6fe3258f48Block Operator
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