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 4382025 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4384072 epoch_slot_no: 20872 block_no: 4381848 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1009 time: 2020-07-04 17:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3796f83315c5a40efae28c50f7c5a08cc57e412af49ca37c866b9eade2b3e8bbBlock Operator
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